Dortmund will face Monterrey from the Mexican Super League in the last 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup. Coach Niko Kovac said that the players must make full use of the opportunities that appear in front of them during the game, and must also grow in difficult situations.

With Daniel Svensson scoring a goal, Dortmund defeated Ulsan HD 1-0 in the third round of the group match earlier and successfully advanced to the round of 16 as the first place.

When talking about the team's current lineup status, Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said, "Sabitzer has completed all training. He had less training before, and we deliberately protected him. Chukwuemeka was unwell, so he did not come with the team. Brandt's hand scan results are very optimistic and there is no change at present, so there is no need for surgery for the time being. He was sick for two days before, but now he has fully recovered."

“We will play in a very beautiful stadium, which has been converted indoors. The temperature is much cooler than in our previous games, and I think the tempo and intensity of this game will be higher than in our previous three games. We are a team that likes to play with high intensity and aggression, and this style will be easier to play in a cooler environment, which is much better than playing in the heat.”

In addition, Dortmund's opponent Monterrey advanced to the round of 16 as the second place in the group stage, and its strength should not be underestimated.

Niko Kovac said, "We will face a very strong team with excellent skills and a strong tactical structure. They have used different formations in past games, so we must also be prepared to deal with various changes."

"Their captain Ramos is a superstar and this applies not only to him but to all players who can maintain a high level for a long time and this also reflects their mentality. They strive for the highest standards with every pass in training and in the games, which is why he is still performing well and staying fit. He is a real leader and of course wants to stay at the highest level for as long as possible."

In addition, Niko Kovac also said, "Our players all want to show their strength in front of a full audience. This is the charm of football. Of course, it is much easier for fans from South and Central America to come to the United States than for us to come from Europe. The atmosphere created by the fans here is very special, emotional and passionate."

"Having a lot of support is an advantage. I think Monterrey will have a lot of Mexican fans coming to support them. This situation is indeed different, and we are aware of this. But this does not mean that we don't have opportunities. We hope to make the most of them. It is in this environment that the team must grow."