Borussia Dortmund defeats Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in thrilling Club World Cup 2025 match
Dortmund wins in a thrilling match at TQL Stadium.
Borussia Dortmund defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in a Group F match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held on June 21st at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, under temperatures exceeding 31ºC.
Mamelodi Sundowns surprised everyone by opening the score in the 10th minute with Lucas Ribeiro. Dortmund reacted quickly, equalizing in the 15th minute with Felix Nmecha, and turning the game around in the first half with goals from Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham.
In the second half, Borussia extended their lead with an own goal by Khuliso Mudau, but Sundowns reduced the deficit with goals from Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba, leaving the final score at 4-3.
Niko Kovac, Borussia Dortmund CoachThe intense heat made it difficult, but ball possession was crucial to conserve energy, and our ambition is always to win.
With the victory, Borussia Dortmund took the lead in Group F with 4 points, while Mamelodi Sundowns is second with 3 points. Fluminense and Ulsan HD complete the group with 1 and 0 points, respectively.
The next matches will be on Wednesday, June 25th, at 4 PM (Brasília time): Dortmund vs Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense.
Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns CoachWe have strong mental conviction and know that surprises can happen, even against stronger opponents.
The game highlighted the competitiveness of African football and Dortmund's efficiency.
Group F Standings
- Borussia Dortmund 4 pts
- Mamelodi Sundowns 3 pts
- Fluminense 1 pt
- Ulsan HD 0 pts
