Real Madrid stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, dominating possession and opening a two-goal lead thanks to strikes by Gonzalo and Fran García in the 10th and 20th minutes, respectively.
Despite the reduced intensity of play in the scorching heat, Real thwarted Dortmund’s comeback hopes until a flurry of goals in extra time.
Substitute Maximilian Beier pounced on a rebound in the 93rd minute to trim Dortmund’s deficit to one goal, but a minute later, Kylian Mbappé restored Real’s two-goal cushion with a stunning volley, showcasing his trademark composure.
Dortmund refused to back down. Serhou Guirassy broke through Real’s defense but was pulled down in the box by Dean Huijsen, who was given a red card, ruling him out of the semifinal.
Guirassy converted the resulting penalty kick to reduce the deficit to 3-2.
Dortmund came within inches of forcing extra time when, in the ninth minute of extra time, Thibaut Courtois made a sensational save to deny Marcel Sabitzer’s powerful strike.
Real Madrid turn their attention to PSG, who defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 to book their place in the semifinals. The winners of that match will face either Fluminense or Chelsea in the final.
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