Sat Jul 05 19:10:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Real Madrid Announces Starting XI for Club World Cup Quarterfinal Clash Against Borussia Dortmund**

**EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ –** Real Madrid has revealed its starting lineup for the highly anticipated Quarterfinal match against Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The match is set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey today.

Manager Xabi Alonso has opted for a consistent lineup, deploying the same starting XI that has proven successful in recent games.

The Real Madrid starting XI is as follows:

* **Goalkeeper:** Courtois
* **Defenders:** Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran Garcia
* **Midfielders:** Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler
* **Forwards:** Bellingham, Vinicius, Gonzalo

Notably, Gonzalo Garcia retains his position in the forward line, filling in until Kylian Mbappe regains full fitness following his recent illness.

Borussia Dortmund’s starting lineup is yet to be officially confirmed, but is expected to include:

* **Goalkeeper:** Kobel
* **Defenders:** Sule, Anton, Bensebaini, Ryerson
* **Midfielders:** Svensson, Gross, Nmecha, Brandt
* **Forwards:** Adeyemi, Guirassy

Fans can catch the action live on Telecinco (Spain) and TNT (USA), as well as stream it on DAZN globally. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Europe’s footballing giants.

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