BVB without Bellingham: Will the challenge against Real trap?

BVB without Bellingham: Will the challenge against Real trap?

On July 2, 2025, both Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund reached the quarter-finals of the club world championship in the USA. In particular, the news stands out that Jobe Bellingham, one of BVB's regulars, will be missing in the decisive game against Real Madrid due to a yellow lock. This lock results from his second yellow card, which he received in the round of 16 against CF Monterrey after going into a duel in the 28th minute. He had previously collected his first yellow card in the group phase in the 1-0 victory against Ulsan HD.

coach Niko Kovac commented on the situation and explained that Jobe Bellingham was surprised by the lock because he was not sufficiently informed about the rule. However, Kovac was optimistic and described the move into the quarter -finals as a "bonus" and the meeting with Real Madrid as a "nice challenge" for his team. The game against the royales will take place next Saturday at 10:00 p.m. CEST.

Jobe Bellingham not there

The 20-year-old Bellingham, who only switched to Borussia Dortmund in June, quickly developed into a fixed size in the team and was in every game of the club world championship in the starting XI. His absence will undoubtedly be a challenge for the Dortmund, since he has played an important role in the previous tournament phase.

In the quarter -finals, Dortmund and Madrid meet, with both teams being able to optimistically go into the game after the successes in the group phase and in the round of 16. In particular, the absence of Bellingham could limit the tactical options of coach Kovac.

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For Borussia Dortmund, it will be a good result in the duel with Real Madrid on Saturday, even without her talented midfielder. The anticipation for the game is great and the team will do everything possible to master this challenge in order to possibly achieve a next round in the tournament.