Dortmund, likewise, will face Liga MX opposition for the first time in their history.
The rise of Jobe Bellingham has been a bright spot for Dortmund, especially as the club prepares to bid farewell to Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, who is reportedly set to join Chelsea in a £55 million transfer.
Gittens sat out the Ulsan game amid transfer rumors, while Julian Brandt made a substitute appearance despite nursing a broken wrist suffered against Fluminense.
Whether Brandt will start remains unclear, but Dortmund have attacking depth with Maximilian Beier, Giovanni Reyna, and Julien Duranville ready to step in if needed.
For Monterrey, coach Domenec Torrent will welcome the return of experienced midfielder Jorge Rodríguez, who missed the Urawa match due to suspension.
However, given their commanding performance last time out, Torrent may be reluctant to tinker with his lineup—bad news for La Liga alumni Lucas Ocampos and Sergio Canales, who remained on the bench.
Meanwhile, club captain Sergio Ramos—just nine months away from turning 40—continues to anchor Monterrey’s defense, bringing unmatched leadership and experience to the back line.
Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1):
Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Bellingham; Guirassy
Monterrey (4-3-1-2):
Andrada; Chavez, Medina, Ramos, Arteaga; Deossa, Rodríguez, Torres; Corona; Berterame, Alvarado
