Atlanta, Georgia – Borussia Dortmund don waka come America for FIFA Club World Cup, and dem go face Monterrey for round of 16. Match go kick-off 9pm EST (3am CEST). If dem fit pass this hurdle, na quarter-finals dem go land.
Since wey Dortmund land here, dem no fit lose any match, maintaining unbeaten record with two wins and one draw in the group stage. This Europe side don show say dem sabi ball, and Jobe Bellingham wey just join, don don make wave with one goal and one assist in him first two starts. Looks like say he don settle well for first XI.
But make we no underestimate Monterrey oh, dis one na strong Mexican side wey also dey unbeaten for dis tournament. Dem draw with Inter Milan and River Plate, and even put Urawa Reds for ground with 4-0 win. Na serious matter o, especially with Sergio Ramos wey dey lead dem defense (e fit still play well even for him old age).
As Borussia Dortmund dey prepare, dem coach Niko Kovač don talk say dem need to pressure Monterrey right from kick-off. Say dem fit’t come let dem breathe. Na tactical game wey go unfold for Atlanta later tonight.
Monterrey coach, Domenec Torrent, get him own plan too. E don change system three times in three matches, and e don dey work so far. Everybody dey look how Jorge Rodríguez go take lead dem midfield.
The numbers dey talk; Dortmund don get more shots (14.3 on average per game) than Monterrey (10.7), but both teams dey score goals at the same rate (1.7). So, dis one fit be nail-biter, wey no go dey easy for any side.
BVB fans go miss some players wey dey injured, like Emre Can and Özcan, but dem still get players like Julian Brandt and Niklas Süle wey go return to squad. As for Monterrey, dem go miss Salcedo wey dey manage knee injury. E don show say dis match go be battle of tactics, strength, and maybe even a little luck.
Na first time wey Borussia Dortmund dey face a Mexican side, and Monterrey too never chop German team before. So, we go see which side fit carry day on top dis one. Expect emotions, tactics, and maybe some drama for inside stadium.
Dis match fit lead winner go meet Real Madrid or Juventus later; the stakes dey high! Fans, you fit expect fireworks tonight (and I mean both on and off the pitch). Make we gather voltron, cheer our paddy teams and enjoy the football!
