The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup now has its quarterfinal matchups defined, after Borussia Dortmund secured the last available spot by defeating Monterrey 2-1 this Tuesday in Atlanta. The German side prevented Spanish defender Sergio Ramos from facing the club where he built much of his career, Real Madrid. Dortmund and the Spanish giants will meet in one of the quarterfinal matches.

Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy was the standout performer in the match against the Rayados, scoring a first-half brace, while Germán Berterame pulled one back in the second half. Monterrey’s defeat completed the quarterfinal bracket, which will feature four European clubs and two Latin American teams among the final eight.

Here are the confirmed matchups for the tournament’s third stage, played across several venues in the United States:

Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal

Friday, July 4 – Exploria Stadium, Orlando
The Copa Libertadores champions eliminated Inter Milan in the round of 16 with a solid 2-0 win. Their next opponent will be Al-Hilal, who stunned Manchester City in extra time. The Brazilian side comes in as the favorite, but the Saudis have already proven their ability to cause upsets.

Palmeiras vs. Chelsea

Friday, July 4 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Palmeiras advanced as group leaders and will look to repeat the final they reached in 2022. Chelsea, meanwhile, struggled to defeat Benfica in a match interrupted by storms and finally settled in extra time. The clash will test the physical resilience of both squads.

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich

Saturday, July 5 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
One of the most attractive matchups of the round. PSG reached the quarterfinals after thrashing Auckland City, while Bayern eliminated Flamengo with a 4-2 victory thanks to a brace from Harry Kane. The recent Champions League history between these teams suggests a high-level encounter.

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund

Saturday, July 5 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Real Madrid edged past Juventus by the narrowest of margins in the round of 16 and will now face Dortmund, who regained confidence by convincingly overcoming Monterrey. The match will reunite Jude Bellingham with his former club, although his brother Jobe will miss the game due to suspension.

Among the surprises in this edition is the early elimination of two European favorites: Manchester City fell to Al-Hilal in a dramatic 4-3, while Inter Milan were clearly outplayed by Fluminense.

The quarterfinal stage will be played between Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. The winners will advance to the semifinals scheduled for July 8 and 9. The grand final is set for July 13 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Expectations are rising over the possibility of an all-European semifinal clash, though South American clubs are aiming to reclaim their place in the tournament’s history. The memory of Corinthians’ 2012 title remains fresh—the last time a Latin American team lifted the trophy.