Fluminense and Al Hilal will play each other in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals. Don’t miss it on Friday, July 4, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL, USA! The match will kick off at 3 PM local time (19:00 GMT). Both teams are vying for a spot in the semifinals, hoping to advance and eventually compete for the championship title.
Fluminense is bringing a ton of momentum into this match. During that turmoil, they earned three victories, one draw, and only one defeat out of their last five matches. Meanwhile, Al Hilal have displayed grit on the road recently with two victories and three draws in their last five matches. The stakes couldn’t be much higher, with the winner going on to meet Chelsea or Palmeiras in the semifinals.
Recent Performances
Al Hilal’s Marcos Leonardo has emerged as one of the brightest talents. Just ask the man who scored two goals against Manchester City in their last game. This run of form further proves his potential of swinging important games in your favor. Despite facing challenges earlier this season, Leonardo expressed his optimism, stating, “I’ve had a difficult time in the last two months.”
Fluminense’s German Cano already has made his mark scoring a goal in the defeat of Inter Milan. His outstanding play helped his side to advance to the quarterfinals. The captain of Fluminense, Thiago Silva, emphasized the challenges of competing against European teams but expressed confidence in his squad’s capabilities.
“I think we’ve played very well in this competition. It’s not easy to play against European teams, but the motivation for us is different,” – Thiago Silva
Team News and Injuries
Both squads have had their lumps taken in recent weeks heading into this crucial Week 7 contest. On the other hand, Fluminense will have to replace left-back Rene, suspended for a second yellow card in the tournament. This missing piece could determine their defensive approach as they get ready to face one of the most dangerous teams in the league.
Al Hilal faces a different kind of unpredictability. After suffering a serious hamstring injury, Salem Al-Dawsari will not feature again in this World Cup. Musab Al-Juwayr’s return from a knee injury as a substitute against Manchester City provides a boost to their squad depth.
Path to the Semifinals
Fluminense were runners up in Group H behind Borussia Dortmund, and Al Hilal qualified in the exact same position behind Real Madrid. Both teams have shown amazing determination to fight back throughout the tournament. Now, it is their time to make an impact in the knockout stages.
The final battle will be a thrilling clash of titans. Needless to say, both teams are hungry to display their talents and assert their dominance on the world’s biggest stage. With or without big names, a determined underdog, and some tactical tweaks sure to prove pivotal, fans should expect an exciting rematch.
