What a match! In a nail-biting FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal, Real Madrid edged Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a game that had everything – early strikes, red cards, and breathtaking stoppage time drama! ⚽️🔥
Real Madrid got off to a flying start with Gonzalo Garcia firing in the 10th minute and Fran Garcia adding a second goal in the 20th minute, building a solid 2-0 lead under a sunny 30°C sky. But Dortmund wasn’t done yet.
Three minutes into stoppage time, Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier pulled one back, ramping up the tension. Then, substitute Mbappe – who entered in the 67th minute – delivered a sensational bicycle kick just a minute later, restoring a two-goal cushion for Madrid and leaving fans in awe! 😲⚡
The drama reached its peak in added time when Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty after being fouled by Dean Huijsen, who later received a red card and will miss the semifinals. With the clock ticking, towering goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois used his impressive reach to tip away Marcel Sabitzer’s shot, ensuring Madrid held on for the win.
With this victory, Real Madrid advances to a semifinal showdown against UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Brace yourself for more action as the Club World Cup journey continues!
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Real Madrid edge Dortmund 3-2 in quarterfinals at Club World Cup
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