Match report
Borussia Dortmund Defeats Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0 in FIFA Club World Cup
Borussia Dortmund
1–0
FT
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Jun 25, 2025
Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought victory over Ulsan Hyundai FC in the FIFA Club World Cup, winning by a single goal. The match was characterized by intense defense and strategic substitutions. Despite facing stiff competition from Ulsan Hyundai, Borussia Dortmund capitalized on their early chances to secure the win.
Key Facts
- • D. Svensson scored the only goal for Borussia Dortmund in the 36th minute with an assist from J. Bellingham.
- • Min-hyeok Kim received a yellow card for Ulsan Hyundai FC in the 17th minute.
- • J. Bellingham and F. Nmecha both received yellow cards for Borussia Dortmund, in the 28th and 53rd minutes respectively.
- • Borussia Dortmund made multiple substitutions including J. Duranville, J. Brandt, M. Beier, G. Reyna, and C. Chukwuemeka.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 G. Kobel (G)
- 26 J. Ryerson (D)
- 3 W. Anton (D)
- 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
- 2 Yan Couto (M)
- 13 P. Groß (M)
- 8 F. Nmecha (M)
- 24 D. Svensson (M)
- 77 J. Bellingham (F)
- 9 S. Guirassy (F)
- 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
Substitutes
- 7 G. Reyna
- 17 C. Chukwuemeka
- 16 J. Duranville
- 10 J. Brandt
- 14 M. Beier
- 31 S. Ostrzinski
- 44 S. Coulibaly
- 33 A. Meyer
- 37 C. Campbell
- 25 N. Süle
- 20 M. Sabitzer
- 40 S. Inácio
- 46 A. Azhil
- 39 F. Mané
- 41 M. Albert
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo (G)
- 13 Kang Sang-Woo (D)
- 66 M. Trojak (D)
- 19 Kim Young-Gwon (D)
- 28 Lee Jae-Ik (D)
- 17 G. Ludwigson (D)
- 22 Kim Min-Hyeok (M)
- 6 D. Bojanić (M)
- 14 Lee Jin-Hyun (M)
- 36 M. Lacava (F)
- 97 Erick Farias (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Heo Yool
- 16 Lee Hui-Gyun
- 27 Lee Chung-Yong
- 7 Ko Seung-Beom
- 26 Park Min-Seo
- 10 Kim Min-Woo
- 23 Moon Jung-In
- 30 Yoon Jae-Seok
- 4 Seo Myung-Guan
- 5 Jung Woo-Young
- 96 Choi Seok-Hyun
- 72 Baek In-Woo
- 99 Yago Cariello
- 3 Kang Min-Woo
- 31 Ryu Seong-Min
Timeline
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17' Ulsan Hyundai FC Card · Yellow CardMin-hyeok Kim
Foul
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28' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardJ. Bellingham
Foul
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36' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalD. Svensson · Assist: J. Bellingham
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46' Ulsan Hyundai FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Min-hyeok Kim · On: Ko Seung-Beom
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46' Ulsan Hyundai FC subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Lacava · On: Park Min-Seo
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53' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardF. Nmecha
Foul
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54' Ulsan Hyundai FC Card · Yellow CardKang Sang-Woo
Foul
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58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Adeyemi · On: J. Duranville
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58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Nmecha · On: J. Brandt
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58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Bellingham · On: M. Beier
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78' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Groß · On: G. Reyna
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78' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Guirassy · On: C. Chukwuemeka
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80' Ulsan Hyundai FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Darijan Bojanić · On: Lee Hui-Gyun
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80' Ulsan Hyundai FC subst · Substitution 4Off: Erick Farias · On: Lee Chung-Yong
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86' Ulsan Hyundai FC subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Trojak · On: Heo Yool
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Dortmund | Ulsan Hyundai FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 78% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 28 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 515 | 355 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 0 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 461 | 277 |
| Shots Inside Box | 19 | 2 |
| Saves | 3 | 10 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in favor of Borussia Dortmund when D. Svensson scored the only goal in the 36th minute, breaking the deadlock.
- ▸ Ulsan Hyundai's early yellow card to Min-hyeok Kim and later to Kang Sang-Woo hindered their offensive capabilities.