Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream, TV channel, start time for FIFA Club World Cup match
With Xabi Alonso at the wheel, Madrid have looked a more purposeful side in the tournament. Five-time champions Real Madrid are on a 16-match unbeaten streak in the Club World Cup. More importantly, they have beaten Dortmund the last four times the teams have clashed.
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After wins over Pachuca and Salzburg saw them top their group, Los Blancos edged past Juventus 1-0 in the Round of 16, courtesy Gonzalo Garcia's 54th minute strike.
Despite the lopsided recent record, Dortmund won't be an easy opponent. The German club has taken huge strides under coach Niko Kovac, and rose from 11th in Bundesliga to earn Champions League qualification. In the Club World Cup, they topped their group as well and defeated Mexican side Monterrey 2-1 to make the last eight.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
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TV channel: TNT, TruTV
Live stream:DirecTV, DAZN
This game is available for live TV broadcast in English language in the US on TNT and TruTV and in Spanish language on Univision, TUDN.
For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be shown live on DirecTV and DAZN.
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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund start time
Date: Saturday, July 5
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. PT
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will kick off at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 5, from the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups, team news
After missing all three group-stage games, Kylian Mbappe finally made his return from a nasty illness as he came off the bench for the final 22 minutes against Juventus last round. It's unclear whether he will be ready for a starting role or if he will remain a bench option as he continues gaining fitness.
Gonzalo Garcia has been brilliant in the France star's absence, scoring the only goal in the win over Juventus, and he could be handed the start simply out of respect for his performances.
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Endrick has finally linked up with Real Madrid at the Club World Cup and has begun training after recovering from a hamstring injury, but he was not part of the Round of 16 squad. Raul Asencio is available following his one-game suspension for a red card against Pachuca, but he was an unused substitute against Juventus and may have lost Xabi Alonso's trust.
Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy are still absent with their long-term injuries.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler — Vinicius Jr, G. Garcia.
Injured:Endrick (hamstring, doubt), Carvajal (knee), Camavinga (muscle), Mendy (muscle)
Suspended:None
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Sadly, with a booking in the last round against Monterrey, Jobe Bellingham is suspended for this match and will not be available to face his brother Jude. His spot could be filled by either Marcel Sabitzer or Julian Brandt depending on how aggressively Niko Kovac wishes to play his cards.
Dortmund are missing a number of key players, including defender Nico Schlotterbeck who is still recovering from a meniscus tear suffered back in early April. They're also without captain Emre Can who was not included on the Club World Cup roster thanks to a groin injury.
Officially, Jamie Gittens has an "illness," but the unspoken reason for his absence is likely down to an imminent transfer to Chelsea that has been heavily reported as being near completion. However, to balance that out, there are also reports that Carney Chukwuemeka is nearing a deal to stay with Dortmund for the duration of their Club World Cup competition.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Sule, Anton, Bensebaini — Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson — Brandt, Guirassy, Adeyemi.
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Injured:Can (groin), Gittens (illness), Schlotterbeck (knee), Ozcan (knee)
Suspended:Bellingham (yellow cards)
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, July 5
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich (12:00 p.m.)
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund (4:00 p.m.)
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