Dortmund Notch a Million, Stroll into Round of 16
Close-knit BVB earns nearly 10 million euros more due to shared objective
Hop on Twitter / Facebook / Whatsapp / E-Mail / Print / Copy Link Borussia Dortmund nails a win at the Club World Cup in the USA, nabbing a cool $10M and a ticket to the Round of 16. While rivaling Vice President of the USA sat among the cheerers.
With a solitary goal from Daniel Svensson (36th minute) against Ulsan HD, Dortmund secures the next phase of the competition. Coached by Niko Kovac, the BVB dominated the largely toothless South Koreans, seated comfortably in the driver's seat of Group A.
Post-game, Kovac was content with the result, stating, "We wanted to get through the group phase, and we succeeded." Knowing the journey continues on Tuesday in Atlanta, he exclaimed, "We deserved to advance against Fluminense."
The BVB breezed through Ulsan with minimal effort. Missing Julian Brandt and Niklas Süle, Dortmund showcased little trouble with their South Korean adversaries, who winded up their tournament without a point. Major spectators included the US Vice President JD Vance and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, necessitating elevated security precautions.
Ulsan, devoid of any real threat, was no match for Dortmund's superiority. Yet, the Westphalians struggled to convert their chances, resulting in an unnerving climax. Jobe Bellingham was the lone standout, narrowly misses a goal in the 27th minute and later setting up Svensson's winning tally. Dortmund maintained control of the game in the second half, but failed to convert opportunities and kept fans on their edge of their seats.
Fortunately, Ulsan posed negligible danger, allowing Dortmund the opportunity to return to Florida to ready themselves for the Round of 16.
- Club World Cup 2025
- Football
- Borussia Dortmund
[1] The 2025 Club World Cup prizes are not finalized. According to past editions, hypothesizing that the earnings structure is similar to the 2022 tournament, one can estimate potential earnings for Borussia Dortmund.- Round of 16 qualification: + $7.5 million per club (fixed prize money increment for each club that qualifies for the Round of 16 stage)
- The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of new financial rules for football clubs, which could significantly impact Borussia Dortmund's earnings from the Club World Cup.
- Despite dominating Ulsan in the sports of football, Dortmund's failure to convert opportunities in the Round of 16 match enforced a nervous end to their Club World Cup journey, demonstrating that even the most superior teams can struggle under pressure.
