Real Madrid beats Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, plays PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

East Rutherford, N.J. – In a spectacle of late-game drama that will be etched into Club World Cup history, Real Madrid secured a breathtaking 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday night, courtesy of an astonishing three goals scored in second-half stoppage time. The dramatic quarterfinal clash, held at MetLife Stadium, saw the reigning European champions snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, setting up a tantalizing semifinal showdown with Paris Saint-Germain. At the heart of Real Madrid’s improbable comeback was Kylian Mbappé, whose spectacular bicycle kick ignited the late surge, while veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois used his outstretched leg to deny a point-blank Dortmund effort just moments before the decisive goal.

The match had been a tense, tactical affair for much of the 90 minutes, with both sides trading blows but struggling to find a definitive edge. Borussia Dortmund, known for their blistering counter-attacks, had initially taken the lead through Karim Adeyemi, capitalizing on a defensive lapse in the 65th minute, sending their vocal contingent of supporters into raptures. Real Madrid, despite dominating possession, found themselves frustrated by Dortmund's resilient backline and the sharp reflexes of Gregor Kobel. Vinicius Jr. had managed to pull Real Madrid level in the 82nd minute with a clever finish, seemingly setting the stage for extra time, but no one could have predicted the explosion of goals that was to follow.