We're talking about two sides in pretty decent shape for this buzzer-beater matchup. Borussia Dortmund, favoured by many, will be testing their mettle against Monterrey in a duel that is sure to spark the pitch.
Back to the net, we have Gregor Kobel for Borussia, playing pretty concisely with a 7.23 rating and making 9 saves so far. Monterrey counts on their stalwart, Esteban Andrada, who's proving his worth with a 7.57 rating and the same number of saves. Goalkeepers are like good scotch, they most definitely improve with age, folks.
The key titles on our on-field liszt are not for the faint of heart. Monterrey's sporting Sergio Ramos, Germán Berterame, and Nelson Deossa, who are pretty good at working both ends of the pitch. Ramos, last season's Pele, passed it like he had a personal relationship with each blade of grass, hitting a 91.8% accurate pass.
On the contrary, Borussia Dortmund fields their top echelons: Daniel Svensson, Jobe Bellingham, and Niklas Süle. Svensson, with a 7.53 rating and an impressive goal to his name, gave every player in his vicinity the old shake 'n' bake last season, let me tell you.
In terms of tournament records, Monterrey is lagging slightly behind with 1 win and 2 draws while Borussia Dortmund has sprinted forward with 2 wins and 1 draw. However, recent results for both teams have been ticking along nicely like a Swiss watch.
Taking everything into account, I believe Borussia Dortmund, backed with their recent performance and top-notch players, will find they have the edge and come out on top by a little whisker, but don't go betting your house on it.
Albert’s Prediction: Borussia Dortmund by 1