Overview
- The round of 16 tie kicks off Tuesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as part of the FIFA Club World Cup knockout phase.
- Dortmund topped Group F with seven points but have spent the past month rebuilding match fitness and integrating new signing Jobe Bellingham.
- Monterrey advanced as Group E runners-up with two draws and a win and face a squad and budget disparity conceded by coach Domenec Torrent.
- Torrent draws on 11 years under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City to instill tactical discipline in Rayados’ setup.
- The winner will meet the victor of Real Madrid vs. Juventus in the quarterfinals of the tournament.