Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinal, aiming to secure a spot in the final four. Both teams have played each other frequently in their history, meeting 16 times since 1997, with eight wins, five draws, and three losses.

Borussia Dortmund are embracing the underdog role in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Real Madrid, coach Niko Kovac said on Friday, as the Bundesliga side aim to avenge their Champions League final defeat a year ago.

During their last five games, Real Madrid won four, while Borussia Dortmund failed to secure a win in any, and both teams tied in one game. Meanwhile, both teams scored against one another in four games,