The highly anticipated Club World Cup quarter-final clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is set to take place today, July 5, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match has drawn significant attention due to the prospect of Jude Bellingham facing his former club, Borussia Dortmund. Adding another layer of intrigue was the potential for a兄弟 showdown, with Jude's younger brother, Jobe Bellingham, recently joining Dortmund. However, Jobe will be unable to participate due to a suspension.

Jobe Bellingham received his second yellow card of the tournament in Dortmund's 2-1 victory over CF Monterrey in the Round of 16. The caution, issued in the 28th minute for a foul on Nelson Deossa, means he will serve a one-match suspension, preventing him from playing against his brother's team. Dortmund's coach, Niko Kovac, expressed that Jobe was surprised by the suspension. Kovac substituted Jobe in the 55th minute of the Monterrey game to avoid the risk of a red card, but it was not enough to prevent the suspension. Despite his short time with Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham has already made an impact, scoring a goal against Mamelodi Sundowns and providing an assist against Ulsan Hyundai FC. His absence will be a challenge for Dortmund as they face Real Madrid.

Jude Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in the 2023-24 season after a successful stint with Borussia Dortmund, is eager to face his former club. He has quickly become a key player for the Spanish giants, even stepping up as a leader with players like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Arda Güler not at their peak. In his first year with Real Madrid, Bellingham faced Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final, where Real Madrid secured a victory. Now, he will face his former team again, this time in the Club World Cup. Jude even jokingly commented on his brother's suspension, stating that yellow cards and suspensions are a common theme for them.

The Bellingham family has strong ties to Borussia Dortmund, with Jude having played for the club from 2020 to 2023. Dortmund welcomed Jude to the club when he was just 17 years old, and he quickly became a global star. Now, his younger brother Jobe is following in his footsteps, aiming to make a name for himself at Dortmund.

Real Madrid, under new manager Xabi Alonso, will be hoping to advance to the Club World Cup semi-finals. Standing in their way is a Borussia Dortmund side eager to prove themselves, even without Jobe Bellingham. The winner of this quarter-final clash will face either PSG or Bayern Munich in the semi-final.