Clash of Titans: BVB (Borussia Dortmund) Minus Bellingham Faces Off Against Real Madrid Without Alonso
Borussia Dortmund is gearing up for a thrilling encounter against Spanish giants Real Madrid in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, following their 2-1 victory over CF Monterrey in the Round of 16. The German team is currently enjoying a successful stint in the USA, having improved with each game in the tournament.
Sporting director Sebastian Kehl expressed optimism about Dortmund's chances against Real Madrid, stating, "Anything can happen in the end now." The team's performance against Monterrey, particularly in the first half, was hailed as their best in the tournament by coach Edin Terzic. Serhou Guirassy scored two goals in the opening half, but Dortmund missed opportunities to extend their lead before the break and briefly fell into trouble after a quick equalizer from Monterrey after the restart.
However, the team's preparations have been affected by suspensions. Jude Bellingham, a key player for Dortmund, will miss the quarter-final match due to suspension. Bellingham received his second yellow card in the tournament, resulting in an automatic one-game suspension. Bellingham expressed his disappointment about missing the match, particularly due to the brotherly duel with his former Dortmund teammate Jude Bellingham.
The team's financial prospects are looking bright, with Borussia Dortmund expected to earn approximately 65 million euros from the sale of Jamie Gittens to FC Chelsea. Additionally, the club has secured a sponsorship contract extension with Puma until 2034, expected to bring in over 300 million euros by then.
Both Dortmund and Real Madrid have earned over 50 million US dollars in FIFA bonuses for reaching the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The rules regarding suspensions in the Club World Cup due to yellow cards are strict, with players accumulating two yellow cards in separate matches during the tournament facing an automatic one-game suspension. However, all yellow cards are wiped clean after the quarter-finals, and suspensions incurred in the Club World Cup do not carry over into other competitions.
As negotiations with Gittens continue, the English winger has returned to the Dortmund team hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The quarter-final match against Real Madrid will take place on Saturday. With Bellingham's suspension and the high stakes of the match, Dortmund will need to rely on their resilience under pressure to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Despite the suspension of Jude Bellingham due to accumulated yellow cards, Borussia Dortmund remains optimistic for their encounter against Real Madrid in the Champions League, as the team is set to compete in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Saturday. The club's performance in the tournament has been impressive, with Serhou Guirassy scoring two goals in the Round of 16 match against CF Monterrey, although Dortmund missed opportunities to extend their lead.
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