Serhou Guirassy was the hero for Borussia Dortmund as his two expertly taken goals in the first half secured a hard-fought win over Monterrey, booking their place in an all-European quarter-final showdown.
The Bundesliga forward showed his finishing prowess early on, putting Dortmund 2-0 ahead before the break. Monterrey, however, came out strong in the second half with German Berterame quickly pulling one back through a precise header, reigniting hopes of a comeback.
Despite mounting pressure, Dortmund’s defense held firm. The Liga MX side came agonizingly close to an equaliser when veteran defender Sergio Ramos saw his late header narrowly miss the top corner.
Dortmund will now face Spanish giants Real Madrid in a highly anticipated quarter-final on Saturday. However, they will be without Jobe Bellingham, who received a yellow card in the 28th minute — his second of the tournament — resulting in suspension and ruling out a possible clash with his brother Jude Bellingham.
The quarter-final promises to be a thrilling battle between two of Europe’s elite, with fans eagerly awaiting whether Guirassy can maintain his red-hot form against Madrid’s star-studded lineup.