Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals, thanks to a first-half double from Serhou Guirassy, which led them to a narrow victory against Mexico`s Monterrey.
Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Monterrey
Goals:
- 1-0 Guirassy (14`, assist: Adeyemi)
- 2-0 Guirassy (24`, assist: Adeyemi)
- 2-1 Berterame (48`)
Having already finished top of Group F unbeaten, Dortmund started strongly in Atlanta. The opening goal arrived in the 14th minute, with Karim Adeyemi skillfully holding up play and setting up Guirassy, who finished precisely into the bottom corner.
Monterrey responded, with Jesús Corona hitting the post from a cross and being flagged offside after a promising run stopped by Gregor Kobel. At the other end, Jobe Bellingham came close to doubling the lead, but it was Guirassy who struck again after a sharp counter-attack, giving BVB a clear advantage.
Guirassy had opportunities to extend Dortmund`s lead further, while Kobel was required to make a save from Corona before halftime.
Monterrey reduced the deficit shortly after the break through Germán Berterame`s close-range header. Érick Aguirre then had a clear chance, but Kobel made another vital save.
Monterrey continued to press, and Berterame had a goal disallowed for offside. Dortmund coach Niko Kovač responded with a double substitution, bringing on Julian Brandt and Yan Couto. Couto quickly created an opportunity for Guirassy, but his shot was blocked.
The substitutions helped Dortmund regain control in midfield. Despite a late header from Sergio Ramos that narrowly missed, BVB held on for the win, setting up a quarter-final match against Xabi Alonso`s Real Madrid in New Jersey on 5 July.
Match Facts
- Dortmund have won three and drawn one of their four Club World Cup 2025 fixtures.
- Guirassy has three goals in four Club World Cup appearances.
- Jobe Bellingham will miss the quarter-final against brother Jude after collecting his second yellow card of the finals.
- Dortmund won the tournament in 1997, beating Cruzeiro 2-0 in the final.
- Niko Kovač has won 15 of his 24 games in charge of Dortmund so far, drawing four and losing just five.
- Monterrey`s defense conceded twice in the first 24 minutes, having conceded only once in the entire group stage.
Teams
Dortmund: Kobel (c) – Süle, Anton, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Groß, Nmecha (Brandt 71’), Svensson – Bellingham (Sabitzer 55’), Adeyemi (Couto 71’) – Guirassy
Unused subs: Ostrzinski, Meyer, Reyna, Beier, Duranville, Campbell, Mane, Inacio, Albert, Coulibaly, Benkara
Out: Can (adductor), Özcan (knee), Schlotterbeck (knee)
Coach: Niko Kovač
Monterrey: Andrada – Er. Aguirre, Medina, Sergio Ramos (c), Arteaga – Deossa, Rodriguez, Corona (Ocampos 84’), Canales (Alvarado 90’), Oliver (De la Rosa 84’) – Berterame (Ambriz 83’)
Unused subs: Cardenas, Mele, Chavez, Gustavo Sanchez, Guzman, Moreno, L. Reyes, Fimbres, A. Gonzalez, Rojas, Cortizo
Out: Salcedo (knee)
Coach: Domènec Torrent
