With a 2-1 result over Monterrey, Borussia Dortmund moved into the Club World Cup quarterfinals. Real Madrid will now play the Germans on Saturday evening in New Jersey.
The much awaited Bellingham brothers reunion won’t materialize, nevertheless. After earning his second yellow card of the competition in the 28th minute, Jobe Bellingham is suspended.
Early reservations dashed hopes of a fight between the brothers as Jude Bellingham waited in Madrid.
With Serhou Guirassy shooting them ahead in the 14th minute, Dortmund dominated early. Teeing up the striker who finished clinically from 12 yards, Karim Adeyemi gave the assist.
Guirassy less than ten minutes later added to the lead. Once more, Adeyemi created the opportunity with a dash down the side before setting it for a calm finish.
Though Monterrey pulled one back, Dortmund held firm to seal progress. The outcome sets the stage for a delicious knockout fight against the 15th-time European champions.
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