BVB vs Mamelodi Sundowns: World Club Championship Kicks Off with Victory for the Underdogs
Opening Match Victory for BVB's Next Opponent in the Club World Cup Tournament - Opponent of BVB commences with a victory in the Club World Cup kickoff
In an unexpected turn of events, South African football powerhouse, Mamelodi Sundowns, stole the show with their opening victory in the World Club Championship. Just hours after Borussia Dortmund's (BVB) 0:0 draw against Fluminense Rio de Janeiro, Sundowns clinched a hard-fought 1:0 win over Ulsan, with Iqraam Rayners snatching the lone goal in the 36th minute.
The thrilling match, delayed due to a thunderstorm, saw only 3,412 spectators at Orlando City's stadium - a far cry from the venue's capacity of 25,500. Initial US news agency AP reports even suggested that less than a thousand fans were present.
Mamelodi Sundowns, fresh off their 18th Premiership title win, will take on BVB on Saturday. The final Dortmund match in Group F will be the versus South Korea's Ulsan on June 25.
As the underdogs, Sundowns have proven they're not to be underestimated. With their victory, they've sent a clear message to BVB: don't take us lightly.
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(Enrichment Data: The match between BVB vs Mamelodi Sundowns is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 12pm local time (6pm CEST) in Cincinnati, Ohio[3][5]. In their previous match, Borussia Dortmund played against Fluminense on June 17, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, New York. The game ended in a 0-0 draw. Although Fluminense had more chances to score, Dortmund's Gregor Kobel was named the "Superior Player." Dortmund's coach, Niko Kovac, mentioned challenging pitch conditions and humidity as factors that affected his team's performance[2][5].)
In the upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund (BVB), Mamelodi Sundowns, as the underdogs, will aim to continue their impressive form, having already sent a clear message with their 1:0 victory over Ulsan in the World Club Championship. On the other hand, BVB's draw against Fluminense might highlight the importance of not underestimating the sports prowess of their South African opponents.
