Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinal, aiming to secure a spot in the final four. Both teams have played each other frequently in their history, meeting 16 times since 1997, with eight wins, five draws, and three losses.

Among the stars competing in the FIFA Club World Cup are Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (Argentina), Bayern Munich's Harry Kane (England) and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé, all of whom are expected to star for their countries at the 2026 World Cup.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is "better" ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but would not confirm if the