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| Kylian Mbappé's spectacular bicycle kick sealed Real Madrid's win over Borussia Dortmund. |
July 6, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ — Superstar Kylian Mbappé delivered a jaw-dropping bicycle kick goal in stoppage time to seal Real Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium. The thrilling win sets up a high-stakes semifinal clash against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Mbappé’s former club.
⚽ Mbappé’s Late Heroics Turn the Tide
Mbappé entered the match in the 67th minute, still regaining fitness after a bout with acute gastroenteritis. But in the dying minutes, he proved why he's one of the biggest names in world football. After Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier scored in the 90+3 minute, Mbappé responded just one minute later with a breathtaking overhead kick to restore Madrid's two-goal lead.
🟥 Red Card Drama and Last-Minute Save
In the final moments, Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty kick for Dortmund after Dean Huijsen fouled him and received a straight red card. Down to 10 men, Real Madrid survived a scare when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a fingertip save to deny Marcel Sabitzer’s potential equalizer in the last play of the match.
🏟️ Match Summary:
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Final Score: Real Madrid 3, Borussia Dortmund 2
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Goals:
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Gonzalo García (10')
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Fran García (20')
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Maximilian Beier (90+3')
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Kylian Mbappé (90+4')
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Serhou Guirassy (90+8' Pen.)
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Red Card: Dean Huijsen (90+7')
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Attendance: 76,611 at MetLife Stadium
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Weather: Sunny, 86°F (30°C) at kickoff
👟 Rising Star Gonzalo García Shines
Gonzalo García, the 21-year-old striker, opened the scoring in the 10th minute and played a key role in Madrid’s early dominance. With four tournament goals, he’s now tied with Ángel Di María (Benfica) and Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) as the Club World Cup's top scorer.
“Gonzalo is grabbing this opportunity with both hands,” said Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. “We’ve seen him step up in recent matches, and now he’s delivering in big moments.”
🎙️ Post-Match Reaction
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted the final minutes were nerve-wracking:
“We played great football for about 80 minutes, but the last 10 got chaotic. We lost focus a bit without the ball. Luckily, we held on.”
🏆 What’s Next: Madrid vs. PSG
Real Madrid now turns its attention to Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 to book their semifinal spot. The winner will face either Chelsea or Fluminense in the Club World Cup final.
🇺🇸 USA Presence and Emotional Tribute
The match drew a massive crowd of over 76,000 fans at MetLife Stadium, also set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
American midfielder Gio Reyna remained on the bench, ending his tournament with just one appearance.
Before kickoff, a moment of silence was held in memory of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who tragically died in a car crash last week.
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