Match Details
Fixture: Borussia Dortmund vs. CF Monterrey
Tournament: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – Round of 16
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM BST (July 2)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: DAZN, FOX Sports, TUDN, FIFA+
Match Narrative
This Round of 16 clash features Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund against Liga MX giants CF Monterrey, with a quarterfinal berth on the line. Dortmund topped Group F with 7 points, while Monterrey finished second in Group E behind Inter Milan, going unbeaten in the group stage.
Both clubs bring momentum and contrasting styles—Dortmund’s high-pressing, possession-based attack versus Monterrey’s disciplined defense led by Sergio Ramos and a counter-attacking edge.
Recent Form Snapshot
| Team | Group Stage Results | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Dortmund | D vs Fluminense (0–0), W vs Sundowns (4–3), W vs Ulsan HD (1–0) | 5 | 3 |
| Monterrey | D vs Inter (1–1), D vs River Plate (0–0), W vs Urawa (4–0) | 5 | 1 |
Dortmund is unbeaten in 10 straight matches across all competitions.
Monterrey has conceded just once in 3 Club World Cup games.
Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1)
GK: Gregor Kobel
DEF: Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini
MID: Yan Couto, Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson
ATT: Jobe Bellingham, Karim Adeyemi
ST: Serhou Guirassy
Jobe Bellingham has impressed with an assist and strong link-up play. Guirassy is under pressure after a wasteful outing vs. Ulsan HD.
CF Monterrey (4-2-3-1)
GK: Esteban Andrada
DEF: Ricardo Chávez, Stefan Medina, Sergio Ramos (C), Luis Reyes
MID: Fidel Ambríz, Nelson Deossa – Óliver Torres, Sergio Canales, Jesús Corona
ST: Germán Berterame
Veterans Ramos and Corona anchor a Monterrey side that blends experience with flair. Canales is expected to return to the XI after rotation.
Players to Watch
Borussia Dortmund
Jobe Bellingham: The 19-year-old has been a revelation, creating chances and showing maturity beyond his years.
Karim Adeyemi: Brings pace and unpredictability on the wing; scored in the group stage.
Gregor Kobel: Key shot-stopper who kept a clean sheet vs. Ulsan HD.
CF Monterrey
Sergio Ramos: The 39-year-old captain has been a defensive rock and vocal leader.
Óliver Torres: Former Sevilla midfielder pulling strings in the final third.
Germán Berterame: Scored vs. Urawa and remains Monterrey’s most dangerous finisher.
MATCH ODDS
Dortmund – 145 Draw + 300 Monterrey + 390
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 1, 2025
