Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in Club World Cup Showdown

Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns
3–4
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Jun 21, 2025

In an electrifying encounter at the FIFA Club World Cup, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious over Mamelodi Sundowns by a narrow margin of 4-3. The game was filled with twists and turns, with goals from both teams throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Lucas Ribeiro Costa opened the scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns at minute 11.
  • • F. Nmecha equalized for Borussia Dortmund in the 16th minute.
  • • S. Guirassy and J. Bellingham added goals for Dortmund before halftime.
  • • K. Mudau scored an own goal, giving Sundowns a temporary lead at 3-2.
  • • Iqraam Rayners restored Sundowns' advantage with another goal in the 62nd minute.
  • • L. Mothiba's late strike brought Mamelodi Sundowns to within one goal.

Lineups

Mamelodi Sundowns

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Williams (G)
  • 25 K. Mudau (D)
  • 24 K. Cupido (D)
  • 20 G. Kekana (D)
  • 29 D. Lunga (D)
  • 4 T. Mokoena (M)
  • 10 Lucas Ribeiro Costa (M)
  • 18 T. Zwane (M)
  • 11 M. Allende (M)
  • 17 T. Matthews (M)
  • 13 I. Rayners (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Letlhaku
  • 35 L. Mothiba
  • 9 Arthur Sales
  • 27 T. Morena
  • 8 J. Adams
  • 28 Z. Mdunyelwa
  • 5 M. Lebusa
  • 12 N. Maema
  • 21 S. Mkhulise
  • 15 B. Aubaas
  • 1 D. Onyango
  • 38 P. Shalulile
  • 6 A. Modiba
  • 2 M. Khoza
  • 34 M. Mvala

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 25 N. Süle (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 2 Yan Couto (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 13 P. Groß (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 77 J. Bellingham (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Adeyemi
  • 14 M. Beier
  • 26 J. Ryerson
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 20 M. Sabitzer
  • 44 S. Coulibaly
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 37 C. Campbell
  • 47 E. Benkara
  • 43 J. Gittens
  • 40 S. Inácio
  • 46 A. Azhil
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 39 F. Mané

Timeline

  1. Mamelodi Sundowns
    11' Mamelodi Sundowns Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Ribeiro Costa · Assist: T. Matthews
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    16' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Nmecha
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    34' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: J. Brandt
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    45' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bellingham
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    59' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Own Goal
    K. Mudau
  6. Mamelodi Sundowns
    62' Mamelodi Sundowns Goal · Normal Goal
    Iqraam Rayners
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    63' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    63' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brandt · On: M. Sabitzer
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    64' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    C. Chukwuemeka

    Foul

  10. Mamelodi Sundowns
    66' Mamelodi Sundowns Card · Yellow Card
    T. Matthews

    Foul

  11. Mamelodi Sundowns
    69' Mamelodi Sundowns subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Matthews · On: T. Morena
  12. Mamelodi Sundowns
    69' Mamelodi Sundowns subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Teboho Mokoena · On: J. Adams
  13. Mamelodi Sundowns
    70' Mamelodi Sundowns subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Ribeiro Costa · On: Arthur Sales
  14. Mamelodi Sundowns
    77' Mamelodi Sundowns subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Iqraam Rayners · On: L. Mothiba
  15. Borussia Dortmund
    83' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Sule · On: J. Ryerson
  16. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bellingham · On: M. Beier
  17. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    M. Beier

    Foul

  18. Mamelodi Sundowns
    86' Mamelodi Sundowns subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Zwane · On: K. Letlhaku
  19. Mamelodi Sundowns
    90'+5 Mamelodi Sundowns Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo Allende

    Handball

  20. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: K. Adeyemi
  21. Mamelodi Sundowns
    90' Mamelodi Sundowns Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mothiba · Assist: K. Letlhaku

Match Stats

Stat Mamelodi Sundowns Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 583 388
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 511 316
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dortmund turned the game around quickly after falling behind, scoring two goals in a span of nine minutes from F. Nmecha and S. Guirassy.
  • ▸ Mamelodi Sundowns' resurgence in the second half with an own goal by K. Mudau and Iqraam Rayners’ strike brought them back into contention.