Serhou Guirassy struck twice in the first half, scoring in the 14th and 24th minutes to give Dortmund a strong advantage. Monterrey responded early in the second half, with German Berterame heading in a goal in the 48th minute to cut the deficit.
Despite increased pressure from Monterrey, Dortmund’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel making several important saves to maintain the lead. Guirassy, who came close to a hat-trick before halftime, was named Player of the Match for his decisive performance.
Dortmund will now face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on Saturday in New Jersey. However, Jobe Bellingham will be unavailable due to suspension, having picked up a second yellow card in the tournament. This rules out a potential on-pitch reunion with his brother Jude Bellingham.
Coach Niko Kovač praised his team's performance and described the upcoming clash with Real Madrid as a “bonus” after what he considers an overachievement in the competition so far.
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