Real Madrid has successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, defeating Borussia Dortmund with a 3-2 scoreline in an exciting match. Los Blancos secured their passage thanks to goals from Gonzalo Garcia in the 10th minute, Fran Garcia in the 20th minute, and Kylian Mbappé shortly after the half-time break in the 49th minute of the second half.
Borussia Dortmund responded in the second half, with Maximilian Beier finding the net in the 48th minute, just before Real`s third goal. Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty in the 53rd minute of the second half, bringing Dortmund back into contention at 3-2.
Real Madrid ended the match with ten players as Dean Huijsen received a red card in the 52nd minute of the second half. He will be suspended for the upcoming semi-final tie.
The victory sets up a highly anticipated semi-final clash for Real Madrid against Paris Saint Germain. The other semi-final match features Fluminense taking on Chelsea. Both semi-final fixtures are scheduled to be held in New York: Fluminense vs. Chelsea on July 8th, and PSG vs. Real Madrid on July 9th.