Xabi Alonso’s squad from the Spanish capital will square off against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the international club competition on the specified Saturday. These two teams have encountered each other on several occasions previously, notably in the championship match of Europe’s premier club competition back in 2024, which was hosted at Wembley Stadium, where Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline against the German contenders. Real Madrid’s midfielder Jude Bellingham will not be facing his sibling, Jobe, who recently integrated into Dortmund’s roster during the summer transfer window, as the younger English midfielder received a cautionary booking in the match against Monterrey, rendering him unavailable for selection. The key aspects of the game, along with details on how to view the match, are outlined below:
How to watch Real Madrid vs. BVB, odds
- Date: Saturday, July 5 | Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: Real Madrid -190; Draw +330; BVB +430
Possible lineups
Real Madrid XI: Thibaut Courtois; Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dean Huijsen; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fede Valverde, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Fran Garcia; Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe
BVB XI: Gregor Kobel; Niklas Suele, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Gross, Daniel Svensson, Marcel Sabitzer, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy
Player to watch
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid — The French superstar only entered the field in the most recent FIFA Club World Cup match against Juventus, marking his return from a bout of digestive illness, and is now anticipated to be in the starting lineup for Saturday’s game. All attention will be directed toward the leading goal scorer from the Spanish League campaign, as this summer tournament presents the final opportunity for Xabi Alonso’s team to secure a trophy this season before the commencement of the subsequent season in August.
Storyline to watch
Is Xabi Alonso already showing his skills? Despite taking the place of a manager as accomplished as Ancelotti, who stands as one of the most successful coaches in the sport’s history, the Spanish manager was able to promptly establish a positive environment within the club. Alonso swiftly demonstrated his tactical strategies, but will he succeed in instilling the same triumphant mindset that Ancelotti previously possessed?
Prediction
Real Madrid is expected to advance to the semifinal encounter against either Bayern Munich or PSG and ultimately secure a position within the top four of the Club World Cup. Pick: Real Madrid 2, BVB 0
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