There were 32, but now only four. Within a flash, we have arrived at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal stage. The revamped tournament has offered a sparkling array of narratives and some epic duels between each continent’s top dogs, with the showpiece event at MetLife Stadium on July 13 edging ever closer.

The glitz and glamor that are a defining element of the Real Madrid experience were on full display at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, complete with the Club World Cup's second-biggest crowd so far and a win over Borussia Dortmund to book a spot in the semifinals.

Real Madrid survived a dramatic period of injury time featuring three goals and a red card to beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the Club World Cup semi-finals. The Spanish side looked to be heading towards a comfortable victory as they led 2-0 as the match reached 90 minutes.