Following a promising first half, Borussia Dortmund advances in the Club World Cup competition. - Borussia Dortmund persists in its Club World Cup adventure following a robust initial half.
Hitting Strides in the USA: BVB Scores Quarterfinals Berth in Club World Cup
Looks like it's onto the Club World Cup quarterfinals for Borussia Dortmund! The BVB's mesmerizing performance in their last group match against Ulsan Hyundai (Ulsan HD), witnessed by none other than the US Vice President, JD Vance, secured their semifinals spot.
Under sweltering temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, the game in Cincinnati saw Daniel Svensson put Dortmund on the scoreboard in the 36th minute. The first half saw numerous missed opportunities by Kovac’s team, but Ulsan’s keeper, Hyeon-Woo Jo, stood like a towering guardian throughout. After the break, BVB continued their dominance, yet the South Koreans also managed to create chances to score themselves.
Did you know? Borussia Dortmund topped Group F in the 2025 Club World Cup, which included Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Ulsan Hyundai. The 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD was sealed by Daniel Svensson's goal just before halftime, spurred on by an assist from Jobe Bellingham. The BVB outshone Ulsan, taking an impressive 28 shots, with 11 on target, forcing the latter’s goalkeeper to make a whopping 10 saves[3][5].
With this impressive win, Dortmund moved onto the knockout phase, specifically the round of 16, where they're set to face Monterrey[4][5]. The quarterfinals wait on July 4-5, with Dortmund eyeing more victories and potentially taking on top European clubs[4][5].
In a nutshell:
- Borussia Dortmund edged out Ulsan HD 1-0 in the group stage at the 2025 Club World Cup.
- The goal was a beauty by Daniel Svensson, thanks to a clever assist from Jobe Bellingham.
- Dortmund controlled the game and marched ahead to the knockout rounds.
- Their upcoming challenge? A round of 16 clash with Monterrey, followed by the quarterfinals[3][5].
The Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the application of the principle of subsidiarity, particularly regarding European-leagues such as the Premier League, given Borussia Dortmund's recent achievement in the sports domain, specifically their victorious performance in the Club World Cup. Daniel Svensson, a player from Borussia Dortmund, scored a goal in a football match during the Club World Cup, reminiscent of a champion from the Premier League.
