German football has suffered double hitch as its two representatives at the ongoing Club World Cup have been ejected.
Dortmund are now out hours after Bayern earned the ultimate red card.
While PSG sacked Bayern, Real Madrid booted Dortmund out.
As ‘The Punch’ reports, Madrid secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup, advancing to the semi-finals after a tense encounter filled with late drama.
The Spanish giants took early control of the match, opening the scoring in the 10th minute through G. García, assisted by Arda Güler. Just ten minutes later, F. García doubled the lead, this time with a pass from T. Alexander-Arnold. The first half ended with Madrid firmly in charge at 2–0.
Borussia Dortmund responded in the second half, mounting a spirited comeback. M. Beier pulled one back in the 90+2 minute, igniting hopes of a turnaround. However, Kylian Mbappé quickly restored Madrid’s two-goal advantage just two minutes later with a strike assisted by Güler, making it 3–1.
Dortmund refused to give up. D. Huijsen was shown a card in the 90+6 minute, and moments later, Mbappé was booked. In the 90+8 minute, Dortmund won a penalty, which S. Guirassy converted, reducing the deficit to 3–2. Despite the late pressure, Real Madrid held on until the final whistle.
With the win, Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
