Result Mamelodi Sundowns 3 – 4 Borussia Dortmund, Saturday 21 June 2025, FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage

Borussia Dortmund managed to fend off a determined comeback from South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, clinching a 4-3 win on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the TQL Stadium. This victory brings Dortmund closer to advancing in the Club World Cup knockout stages, with Dortmund earning 4 points and Sundowns 3 points.

Dortmund found themselves trailing after just 11 minutes but fought back to secure their second win in Group F, placing them at the top of the group with four points, one ahead of Sundowns.

Lucas Ribeiro initially put Sundowns in the lead, while Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba found the net in the second half as they attempted to come back from a 4-1 deficit in a fiercely contested match played under the scorching midday sun.

Mamelodi Sundowns took the lead in the 11th minute when Lucas Ribeiro Costa scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Tashreeq Matthews.

However, the lead lasted only five minutes. In the 16th minute, a disastrous mistake by Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who made a short pass to Nmecha, allowed for an easy tap-in equalizer. Felix Nmecha scored with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the center of the goal.

Dortmund took the lead in the 34th minute when Serhou Guirassy scored with a header from very close range into the bottom left corner, assisted by Julian Brandt’s cross.

Just before halftime, in the 45th minute, Bellingham, making his second appearance for Dortmund, extended the lead to 3-1 as Williams parried Brandt’s cross directly to him, and he took a moment before wrong-footing the goalkeeper. Ouch!

Tough luck for Sundowns! In the 59th minute, Khuliso Mudau scored an own goal, bringing Dortmund’s tally to 4 goals.

In the 62nd minute, Iqraam Rayners scored with a header from very close range into the center of the goal, giving Sundowns their second goal.

In a final push during the 90th minute, Lebo Mothiba scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Kutlwano Letlhaku. The final score was Sundowns 3 – 4 Borussia Dortmund. Game over, and it’s time to celebrate for Dortmund!

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— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 22, 2025

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Result Bayern Munich 2 – 1 Boca Juniors, Friday 20 June 2025, FIFA Club World Cup, Group Stage

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What an exhilarating matchup! On Friday, June 20, 2025, Bayern Munich triumphed over Boca Juniors in the Group Stage of the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Bayern Munich has now progressed to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup.

It’s all positive news for the German champions, as Bayern secured their second win in Group C. With 6 points, Bayern has advanced to the round of 16 with a game remaining.

Olise clinched the victory after Miguel Merentiel had put Boca in a position to equalize with a stunning solo goal in the 66th minute.

Bayern, leading the group, took the initiative with Harry Kane’s precise finish in the 18th minute and went on to squander several opportunities before Merentiel’s equalizer.

However, the victory came with a downside. Star German midfielder Jamal Musiala left the game injured just 25 minutes after coming on replacing in the 57th minute Serge Gnabry.  Sadly, Musiala was replaced in the 82nd minute by Thomas Müller. The specifics of his injury were not immediately clear. The 22-year-old had been recovering from a torn hamstring during the Bundesliga season.

Boca Juniors still have a shot at advancing, but they must defeat Auckland City on Tuesday and hope Benfica loses to Bayern on the same day.

Stats before the game

Bayern Munich is on a strong streak, having recently triumphed over Auckland City, Hoffenheim, and Borussia Monchengladbach, extending their unbeaten run to eight games. Their spirits are high following a historic 10-0 victory against Auckland City!

In contrast, Boca Juniors comes into this match after a defeat to Independiente in the Liga Profesional Play Offs on May 19. Their defense has been inconsistent, allowing goals in their last four away games consecutively.

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Match Officials

Bayern München – Boca Juniors
Referee: Alireza Faghani AUS
Assistant Referee 1: Anton Shchetinin AUS
Assistant Referee 2: Ashley Beecham AUS
Fourth Official: Tori Penso USA
VAR: Tatiana Guzman NCA
AVAR: Shaun Evans AUS
SVAR: Jerôme Brisard FRA

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— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 21, 2025