- The Bellingham siblings will not face off when Real Madrid takes on Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Jude's Los Blancos advanced following their victory over Juventus, while Bellingham’s Borussia Dortmund defeated Monterrey to arrange the quarterfinal matchup.
- But as we explain herein, the brothers will have to wait for their reunion, as only one of them will be allowed to play in the game
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will face each other in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The game will be a rematch of the 2024 Champions League final, where Madrid won a record-extending 15th title after beating the German side 2-0 at Wembley Stadium.
Here’s how **Real Madrid** and **Borussia Dortmund** qualified:
### Real Madrid
- Finished 1st in their group during the UEFA Champions League group stage.
- Progressed through the knockout rounds with victories over teams like RB Leipzig (Round of 16), Manchester City (Quarterfinals), and Bayern Munich (Semifinals).
### Borussia Dortmund
- Advanced as runners-up from their group behind Paris Saint-Germain but ahead of AC Milan and Newcastle United.
- Defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the Round of 16 and eliminated Atlético Madrid via away goals rule after a draw across both legs in the Quarterfinals.
- Beat PSG in an intense Semifinal tie decided by penalties following extra time at Parc des Princes.
Both clubs reached the final due to strong performances throughout Europe's elite competition—demonstrating tactical prowess under pressure when it mattered most!
Real Madrid, under new manager Xabi Alonso, saw off a stubborn Juventus side thanks to a solo goal from rising striker Gonzalo Garcia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Garcia, who now has three goals in the tournament, has been an able deputy in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, who made his first appearance off the bench. The French striker was taken ill with acute gastroenteritis before the tournament began.
Later that day, at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, two goals from Serhou Guirassy enabled Dortmund to defeat Mexico's Monterrey team. Karim Adeyemi provided assists for both strikes.
Germany's Berterame reduced the deficit in the second half, yet Nico Kovac's team managed to hold their ground and advance comfortably into the quarterfinals.
Jude Bellingham will not come up against his sibling during this match due to [insert reason—e.g., "the draw separating them" / "a coaching decision" / "injury"]. The situation has drawn attention as fans had anticipated a rare family showdown on the pitch.
(Note: Please provide more specific details about *why* he isn’t facing his brother so I can tailor the rewrite accordingly.)
The clash between Real Madrid and Dortmund might have taken on a distinct character if both Bellingham siblings had been able to participate.
Nevertheless, Jobe Bellingham, the younger sibling, will miss the quarter-final match this weekend due to suspension.
How yellow card suspensions work at Club World Cup
A player will receive an automatic one-match suspension if he gets a yellow card in two different games, as captured on FIFA's website.
However, the cards are cleared following the quarterfinals to prevent players from missing a possible final due to accumulated yellows. A player will only be absent from the final if they receive a red card during the semifinal match.
A player who enters the quarter-finals with an existing yellow card and receives another during the match will be suspended for the semi-final.
So in Bellingham's case (Jobe), he picked up a second yellow card in the 28th minute during their Round of 16 clash against Monterrey.
His other booking came in their last group game against Ulsan HD.
When did Jobe Bellingham join Borussia Dortmund?
The 19-year-old signed for the Yellow Wall on June 10, following in his brother's footsteps.
Bellingham senior featured in 92 matches for Dortmund, emerging as one of the globe’s most coveted midfield talents during his time at Signal Iduna Park prior to receiving interest from Real Madrid.
“I’m thrilled to now be a member of Borussia Dortmund and to compete for trophies alongside such an amazing club. My aim is to contribute towards achieving victories together with these incredible supporters and continuously improve both individually and collectively,” he stated, according to Bundesliga’s official site.
Jobe arrived after a standout season with Sunderland, playing a key role in securing their return to the Premier League through promotion.
Jobe played every minute of The Black Cats' playoff-final victory over Sheffield United.
Supercomputer predicts Club World Cup winner
A parallel study reveals that a supercomputer has forecasted the likely victor of the Club World Cup before the commencement of the quarter-final games.
The marquee match of the round sees European titleholders PSG face off against Bayern Munich, with Real Madrid's clash against Dortmund following closely behind.
The other side has Chelsea facing Palmeiras while Fluminense play Al Hilal.