Dortmund comfortable in underdog role against Real Madrid, says Kovac

Borussia Dortmund are embracing the underdog role in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Real Madrid, coach Niko Kovac said on Friday, as the Bundesliga side aim to avenge their Champions League final defeat a year ago.
Jul 4, 2025, 10:51 pm - Reuters

Top Scorers

Real Madrid
30

G García

Forward Matches: 4 Goals: 3
8

F Valverde

Midfielder Matches: 4 Goals: 2
7

Vinícius Júnior

Forward Matches: 4 Goals: 1
Borussia Dortmund
9

S Guirassy

Forward Matches: 4 Goals: 3
24

D Svensson

Defender Matches: 4 Goals: 1
77

J Bellingham

Midfielder Matches: 4 Goals: 1

Most Assists

Real Madrid
20

F García

Defender Matches: 4 Assists: 1
7

Vinícius Júnior

Forward Matches: 4 Assists: 1
12

T Alexander-Arnold

Defender Matches: 4 Assists: 1
Borussia Dortmund
27

K Adeyemi

Forward Matches: 4 Assists: 2
77

J Bellingham

Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 1
10

J Brandt

Midfielder Matches: 4 Assists: 1

Head To Head Record

LAST FIVE GAMESDateCOMPETITION
Real Madrid5 - 2Borussia DortmundOct 22, 2024UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund0 - 2Real MadridJun 1, 2024UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid3 - 2Borussia DortmundDec 6, 2017UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund1 - 3Real MadridSep 26, 2017UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid2 - 2Borussia DortmundDec 7, 2016UEFA Champions League