NEW YORK (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will clash in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals after eliminating Monterrey and Juventus in the round of 16 on Tuesday.
In Atlanta, Guinea international striker Serhou Guirassy struck two first-half goals as Dortmund secured a 2-1 win over Monterrey.
Guirassy opened the scoring in the 14th minute when he played a slick one-two with Karim Adeyemi before side-footing a low effort that beat Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada at his near post.
The Mexican side was undone once more by the Adeyemi-Guirassy combination in the 24th minute as the center-forward caressed a first-time shot past Andrada after Adeyemi’s layoff.
Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos had a gilt-edged chance to equalize in the 91st minute but headed inches wide following Erick Aguirre’s cross.
The result means Dortmund will face Real Madrid in New Jersey on Saturday for a place in the last four while Monterrey bows out.
“I think I could have scored at least three goals but I’m happy to have helped the team win,” Guirassy told broadcaster DAZN.
“It was difficult, they are a good team with experienced players. I think we had a very good first half; the second half was a little bit harder, but our mindset was tough.”
The 29-year-old said the Bundesliga club would be ready for the challenge of confronting the 15-time European champions.
“I expect a very tough game. Real Madrid want to go through so it will be a tough game but we will be prepared,” Guirassy added.
Ramos, who joined Monterrey on a free transfer in February, praised his teammates and said his side deserved to advance.
“Everyone who saw tonight’s game realizes that this team gave its all,” the 39-year-old former Spain international said.
In Miami, Gonzalo Garcia continued his prolific scoring form as Real Madrid edged to a 1-0 victory over Juventus.