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Mamelodi Sundowns players salute fans during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

Enjoy an image gallery of Mamelodi Sundowns’ 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund in an entertaining Club World Cup encounter at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

READ:Sundowns fall to Dortmund in seven-goal thriller

Goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham and an own goal by Khuliso Mudau cancelled out goals from Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba.

READ: “We have to give it our everything against Fluminense” – Cupido

The defeat leaves Sundowns in third place with three points from two games, while Dortmund are placed second in Group F with four points from two matches.

READ: “We took Dortmund to the limit” – Cardoso

Here is the gallery in full:

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido (24) defends off Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham (77) from a goal scoring opertunity during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams (30) leaping to save the ball from an attacking cross during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Tashreeq Matthews (17) looks towards the box preparing to make a cross while Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha (8) waits to challenge the ball during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham (77) takes a shot on goal to give Borussia Dortmund the 3-1 lead.during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns lines up over the ball before striking a freekick into the box during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau (25) celebreates with Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (10) and he scored the first goal of the game.during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau (25) celebreates with Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (10) and he scored the first goal of the game.during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (10) takes a shot on goal during a breakaway to score the first goal fo the game giving Mamelodi Sundowns the leas 1-0.during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Tashreeq Matthews (17) dribbles towards goal defended by Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha (8) during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy (9) celebrates scoring his first goal of the game to give Borussia Dortmund the 2-1 lead during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (10) heads an uncontested ball out of the air during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa (10) looks over the feild challenged by Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson (24) during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lebo Mothiba (35) carrying the ball back to half after scoring his first goal of the game .during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Pascal GroÃY (13) tries to tackle Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane (18) to prevent an attacking opertunity during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga (29) tries a diving tackle against Borussia Dortmund defender Yan Couto (2) to prevent the attack during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha (8) taking a shot on net during warmups before a Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende (11) goes shoulder to shoulder with Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi (27) during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lebo Mothiba (35) getting a handshake from Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy (9) after his goal during an Fifa Club World Cup game at TQL Stadium
Soccer 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns Vs. Borussia Dortmund, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA – 21 Jun 2025
Arthur de Oliveira Sales of Mamelodi Sundowns with fans at the end of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns players during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Arthur de Oliveira Sales of Mamelodi Sundowns with fans at the end of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns team picture during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Arthur de Oliveira Sales of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Marcel Sabitzer of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns with fans at the end of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Ramy Bensebaini of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Divine Lunga of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Waldemar Anton of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Keanu Cupido of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Pascal Grob of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Jobe Bellingham of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Grant Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Julian Brandt of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Julian Brandt of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Divine Lunga of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Carney Chukwuemeka of Dortmund challenged by Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Jobe Bellingham of Dortmund challenged by Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Jobe Bellingham of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Grant Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Yan Couto of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns reacts during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Jobe Bellingham of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns players salute fans during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns shoots and scores goal during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix
Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Serhou Guirassy of Dortmund during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on 21 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix