A Tough Challenger Awaits: Dortmund Faces Monterrey in Club World Cup Quarter-final
Tough Competition Awaits BVB at the Club World Cup with Unpleasant Rivals
Get ready for a thrilling showdown! Borussia Dortmund, marching triumphantly as Group F winners in the 2025 Club World Cup, is set to face a formidable foe - Mexican heavyweights, Monterrey[2][3]. This match-up follows Dortmund's victories over Ulsan Hyundai and their previous battles against Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Ulsan HD[1][3][4][5].
Monterrey earned their place in the quarter-final as runners-up in Group E, demonstrating their tenacity on the field[2][3]. Their impressive campaign saw them remain undefeated and hold Inter Milan to a 1:1 draw, before securing a convincing 4:0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds from Japan[3].
The match against Dortmund will take place on July 1st in Atlanta[3]. Four-time Champions League winner, Sergio Ramos, will lead the Monterrey defense, which has only conceded one goal so far[3]. Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, is eager for the challenge: "We're looking forward to it, we accept the challenge - and we want to go through to the next round."
While our team is injured and fighting to recover, one player standing tall is Julian Brandt. Despite suffering a Kahnbein fracture during the first group game against Fluminense, Brandt has been donning a splint on his left wrist and is likely to continue in the Club World Cup[3]. However, his coach, Niko Kovac, has revealed that there will be an examination on Thursday to determine the severity of the injury. Brandt remains hopeful: "'I have to wear this thing for a bit, hopefully I'll be lucky and avoid surgery. It sounds worse than it is,' he said, acknowledging that the thumb immobilization will hinder him slightly but not deter him from giving his best performance."
Meanwhile, Champions League finalist, Inter Milan, will also continue their Club World Cup journey. After defeating River Plate from Buenos Aires 2:0, they will square off against Fluminense, who finished second in Dortmund's group, on June 30th in Charlotte[3]. Their match saw red cards for Lucas Martinez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel from the Argentinians, while Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Pio Esposito netted goals for the Italians[3].
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid
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The European Parliament and the Council are likely to discuss the upcoming football match between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey in the Club World Cup, given the sports-related significance of the event.
Despite Julian Brandt's injury, Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, has expressed eagerness for the challenge against Monterrey in the Club World Cup quarter-final.
