The real match in the match: Mbappé against Gonzalo Garcia
In New York, this quarter -final of the Club World Cup between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is very like a formality for the Merengue. Too much mastery, too much experience, too much talent on both sides of the field. And if the suspense does not really reside in the outcome of the match, it rather focuses on an internal intrigue:
Kylian Mbappé's back in the lightfaced with the thunderous hatching of Gonzalo Garcia.
Touched by a virus at the start of the tournament, the Frenchman missed almost the whole competition, carrying out only discreet appearance in the face of Juventus. Meanwhile, Garcia shone. At barely 20 years old, the Fabrica's product won over Madrid hearts, with its incessant calls and its freezing efficiency. And above all, he marked the spirits when Mbappé, he still seemed to be short of breath. This Saturday, Mbappé is announced in full possession of its means.
It's time to reaffirm your status.
A real walk, a invigorated dortmund
Faced with a Dortmund team, which is certainly attractive but still tender, Madrid should not tremble. Xabi Alonso built a disciplined and fluid collective, capable of beating Juve with authority (1-0) after swept Salzburg and Pachuca. Undefeated in 19 games in the eventthe Madrilenians advance with insurance inherited from their history.
But Dortmund, who flew over his group and offered Monrerey with a double Guirassy, did not say his last word. The arrival of Niko Kovac has transformed the Ruhr club, which remains on nine victories in its last ten games. A transfigured team, full of going back and faithful.
The scale clearly leans towards Madrid. But the spotlights will be on
This fratricidal duel between the old superstar and the new Madrid feel. Can Gonzalo Garcia overshadow Mbappé once again? Or will the French remind everyone that the king of the casting remains, despite everything?
| 📋 Practical info | |
|---|---|
| 🏟️ Stadium | Metlife Stadium, New York (United States) |
| 🗓️ Date | Saturday July 5, 2025 |
| ⏰ Time | 10 p.m. (French time) |
| ⚽ Competition | Club World Cup – quarter -final |
| 🇪🇸 Match | Real Madrid 🆚 Borussia Dortmund |
The probable compos of the Real Madrid match – Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid : Courteous; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Valverde, Guller; Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Sabitzer, Adeyemi; Guirassy
| 📺 TV & streaming diffusion | |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷🇧🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵🇵🇹🇹🇷 | Dazn |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Canale 5 |
| 🇨🇿 Czeching | Nova Sport 5 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Oko Sport |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Sat.1 |
| 🇬🇧 England | Channel 5 |
| 💡 To access certain channels from abroad, remember to use a VPN 🎯 | |
