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Dortmund Can Clinch Knockout Berth With Draw or Win Against Ulsan HD

Ulsan enter their first competitive meeting with Dortmund already eliminated, with key attacker Um Won-sang in doubt due to injury

Overview

  • Borussia Dortmund face Ulsan HD at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on June 25, needing a point to secure progression to the Club World Cup last 16
  • Ulsan HD arrive bottom of Group F after two losses and will play for pride and a US$2 million victory bonus
  • Manager Niko Kovac is poised to name an unchanged side following Dortmund’s 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns, likely retaining Jobe Bellingham in midfield
  • A draw or better guarantees Dortmund at least second place in the group, while a win and a favorable goal-difference swing could see them top Group F
  • The match marks the first competitive meeting between the German and South Korean champions and will be broadcast live on DAZN