Kylian Mbappe scored a spectacular late overhead kick to help Real Madrid edge Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium.
Real Madrid looked to be in control after early goals from Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia gave them a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into the final minutes.
But stoppage time delivered a whirlwind of action. Maximilian Beier sparked hope for Dortmund with a 93rd-minute strike, only for Mbappe to restore Madrid’s two-goal cushion moments later with a breathtaking overhead finish that brought the crowd to its feet.
However, the drama wasn’t over. Real’s Dean Huijsen was shown a red card for a late challenge in the box, and Serhou Guirassy converted the resulting penalty to make it 3-2.
Despite the frantic finale, Madrid held on to set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown against European champions Paris Saint-Germain — a match that will see Mbappe face his former club in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
What you should know
Real Madrid overcame a late scare to defeat Borussia Dortmund 3-2, with Kylian Mbappe’s overhead kick standing out as the game’s defining moment.
The win sets up a high-stakes semi-final against PSG, marking a reunion between Mbappe and his former club.
