Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory over Monterrey, thereby earning their place in the Club World Cup quarterfinals. The German side`s triumph was largely spearheaded by Guirassy`s two goals in the first half, both skillfully assisted by Adeyemi. The “Yellow and Blacks” are now poised to challenge Real Madrid in the upcoming round, a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 Champions League final, which saw the Blancos emerge victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. While Monterrey`s journey in the tournament concludes at the Round of 16, the Mexican team showcased commendable performances throughout their campaign. Below, we delve into the top performers and the most disappointing players from this crucial match, based on the Club World Cup Fantasy Football ratings.
Top Performers
Guirassy emerged as the standout player, achieving the highest fantasy football score for the match. The forward concluded the game with an impressive fantasy score of 13. This was a result of his two goals and a solid base rating of 7.5, despite receiving a yellow card. Securing the second spot is Monterrey`s Berterame, who contributed a goal and earned a base rating of 6.5, culminating in a fantasy score of 9.5. Completing the top three, Adeyemi`s invaluable contribution of two assists earned him a fantasy score of 9 (with a base rating of 7).
Underperformers
Jobe Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and Andrada, Monterrey`s goalkeeper, both registered the lowest fantasy scores of the day, each with 4.5. Bellingham`s rating was influenced by a base score of 5 and a yellow card, while Andrada, despite a base rating of 6.5, was penalized for the two goals conceded. The final player on our `underperformers` list is Monterrey`s Rodriguez, who finished the match with a straightforward base rating of 5.
