The two squads will face off in a completely European matchup within the recently updated tournament taking place in the United States. Team Performance and Recent Results. Los Blancos, guided by new manager Xabi Alonso, have shown remarkable performance in the 22 FIFA Club World Cup, even though they did not win their first match against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. The Spanish powerhouse has triumphed in the three matches that followed the 21-153 draw with Simone Inzaghi’s talented Al-Hilal team, including wins over European teams RB Salzburg and Juventus in the round of 215. Conversely, Dortmund has also shown remarkable performance in this tournament. They are currently undefeated, having won three out of their four matches, which includes an impressive victory over the Mexican team CF Monterrey with a score of 229-1 in the round of 16. Head-to-Head Statistics. The two prominent European clubs have faced each other 16 times, all in the UEFA Champions League. The head-to-head record heavily favors Madrid, who have claimed victory in eight of those encounters, including the win in the 2023-24 Champions League final. The matches have resulted in five draws, while Dortmund has triumphed three times, notably securing a 4-2 victory at Signal Iduna Park during the 2012-13 UCL semi-finals. Overall, Madrid has scored a total of 31 goals, compared to Dortmund’s 21 in these matchups. The resurgence of Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe’s presence in the knockout stage significantly enhances Madrid’s chances following his absence during the group stage, where they missed the 2024-25 European Golden Shoe winner. Additionally, the team has had to cope with the absence of Mendy, Camavinga, and Alaba. Ferland Mendy (thigh), Eduardo Camavinga (adductor), and David Alaba (knee) will all be absent for the critical match on Saturday, while Endrick may return to the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury. Additionally, Bellingham will miss the game for Dortmund due to suspension.