In the quarterfinal match of the 2025 Club World Cup between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Kylian Mbappé sealed his team's victory with a spectacular bicycle kick in the 94th minute. This goal not only secured Real Madrid's spot in the semifinals but was also a heartfelt tribute to the late Portuguese forward Diogo Jota.

Mbappé Dedicates His Goal to Diogo Jota

After receiving a cross from Arda Güler, Mbappé executed a perfect acrobatic finish to score the third goal of the match. Immediately after scoring, the French forward made a touching gesture by forming the number "20" with his hands, the number Diogo Jota wore for Liverpool. This act was a tribute to the Portuguese player, who tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain.

Real Madrid Advances to the Semifinals

The 3-2 victory for Real Madrid over Borussia Dortmund reflected the team's determination. Goals from Gonzalo García and Fran García in the first 20 minutes gave the Spanish side the lead. Although Dortmund fought back with goals from Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy, the latter from a penalty after a red card for Dean Huijsen, Mbappé ensured the win with his acrobatic goal. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also made key interventions to prevent Dortmund from equalizing in the final minutes.

Match Timings

The match between Real Madrid and PSG will take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match timings are as follows:

• 3:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time, USA)
• 12:00 p.m. PT (Pacific Time, USA)
• 1:00 p.m. CT (Mexico and Central America Time)

This clash promises to be an exciting contest between two teams with great tradition and footballing quality. Real Madrid will aim to continue their journey to the final, while PSG will seek to advance and fight for the world title. Don’t miss this thrilling match that will determine the first finalist of the 2025 Club World Cup.