By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Confirmed lineups: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Club World Cup quarter-final

Just announced: Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund’s confirmed starting XIs for the Club World Cup quarter-final.

Borussia Dortmund continue their 2025 Club World Cup campaign when they face La Liga giants Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on Saturday evening.

Below are the official starting XIs for both teams.

Confirmed Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund lineups

Real Madrid Starting XI:
Courtois – Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran Garcia – Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham – Güler, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior

 

Borussia Dortmund Starting XI:
Kobel – Süle, Anton, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Sabitzer, Gross, Svensson – Brandt, Adeyemi – Guirassy.


Kick-off time: 22:00 CEST
Venue: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
How to watch: Live on DAZN

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