Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund held off a stirring second-half fightback from Monterrey to complete the Club World Cup quarter-final line-up with a 2-1 win in a round-of-16 thriller at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Tuesday. Clinical finishes from Serhou Guirassy in the 14th and 24th minutes put Dortmund on top at the break, but German Berterame hit back for Monterrey in the 48th minute, and the Mexican club pressed for an equaliser until the final whistle.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Dortmund defence held firm to set up a last-eight meeting with 15-times European champions Real Madrid in New Jersey on Saturday. The match showcased Dortmund's resilience under pressure, as they managed to withstand Monterrey's persistent attacks in the second half. The victory secured their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face a formidable opponent in Real Madrid.
