First-Half Brilliance from Guirassy
Dortmund took the lead thanks to two swift strikes by Serhou Guirassy. He opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a low shot inside the post and doubled the lead 10 minutes later after a slick assist from Karim Adeyemi.
Monterrey Fight Back
Right after halftime, Monterrey responded through Germán Berterame, who capitalized on a loose header in the box to reduce the deficit at 48’. The Mexican side dominated possession in the second half and came close on several occasions—but were denied by Gregor Kobel’s resolute goalkeeping.
Bellingham Misses Out on Family Reunion
A yellow card shown to Jobe Bellingham in the 28th minute rules him out of Dortmund’s next match—meaning he will miss the chance to face his brother Jude, who plays for Real Madrid.
Next Up: Real Madrid
Dortmund now face a blockbuster quarter-final clash against Real Madrid in New Jersey on Saturday. Coach Niko Kovač described the match-up as a "bonus" but emphasized his team's strong mentality and first-half performance as key factors going forward.
Match at a Glance
| Stats | Dortmund | Monterrey |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| First-half goals | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | ~42% | ~58% |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
Guirassy’s clinical first-half display set the tone, while Monterrey showed resilience but couldn’t force a comeback from behind. Dortmund’s defense, led by Kobel, held firm to secure the win.
Serhou Guirassy:
“We had a very good first half, the second was tougher, but the mentality was firm and we won, so everyone is happy tonight.”
Niko Kovač:
“We overperformed. Playing against the biggest club in the world is a good challenge… if we replicate today’s performance, we have a real chance.”
Dortmund’s victory secures their spot in the last eight and pits them against European heavyweights Real Madrid—setting the stage for a dramatic quarter-final showdown.
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