Real Madrid Edge Past Dortmund in Club World Cup Thriller — Mbappé’s Bicycle Kick Steals the Show!
Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final clash. Kylian Mbappé’s stunning overhead goal and Courtois’s last-minute save sealed Madrid’s spot in the semi-finals.
In one of the most thrilling encounters of the Club World Cup 2025, Real Madrid clinched a 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals. The match, held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, saw early dominance from the Spanish giants, with Gonzalo García and Fran García scoring two quick goals to put Madrid ahead in the first half.
Dortmund, however, refused to give up. In a dramatic stoppage-time sequence, Maximilian Beier pulled one back for the German side in the 92nd minute. Just moments later, Kylian Mbappé stunned the crowd with a spectacular bicycle kick goal, restoring Madrid’s two-goal cushion.
The match took another turn when Dean Huijsen was sent off at 90'+6, giving Dortmund a penalty, which Serhou Guirassy converted to make it 3-2. A tense final few minutes saw Dortmund nearly equalize, but Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save in the 99th minute, ensuring Real Madrid’s passage to the semi-finals.
With this victory, Madrid will face PSG in a highly anticipated semi-final clash. The match reaffirmed Real Madrid’s resilience under pressure and showcased Mbappé’s brilliance on the big stage.