The FIFA Club World Cup match between Manchester City and Fluminense will take place at King Abdullah Sports City on Friday at 1:30 am IST.
In the 20th FIFA Club World Cup final, European champions Manchester City will battle South American titans Fluminense at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Friday night. Manchester City secured their spot by overcoming Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds, while Fluminense progressed after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly in the semi-finals.
Despite a recent shaky form in the Premier League, Manchester City rebounded with a 3-0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds, advancing to their first-ever Club World Cup final. An own goal from Marius Hoibraten and goals by Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva sealed the win. Shortly after, City was honored as the 2023 BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year. A win in the final would mark City’s fifth trophy of the year, making them the first English club to achieve this milestone. Manager Pep Guardiola, with past Club World Cup successes at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, aims to guide City to victory against Fluminense, emphasizing rest and focus.
Just seven weeks after securing their first Copa Libertadores title, Fluminense advanced to the Club World Cup final by defeating Al Ahly 2-0. Jhon Arias converted a penalty in the 71st minute, and John Kennedy, known for his Copa Libertadores final-winning goal, sealed the win late on. Fluminense aims to replicate Corinthians’ 2012 feat as the last non-European Club World Cup champions. Despite finishing seventh in the 2023 Brasileiro and exiting the Copa do Brasil early, manager Fernando Diniz, dubbed the ‘Brazilian Guardiola,’ remains confident. He downplays comparisons to Man City’s style, emphasizing his team’s readiness for Friday’s significant showdown.
Manchester City probable starting lineup: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Kovacic, Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez
Fluminense probable starting lineup: Fabio, Xavier, Nino, Melo, Marcelo, Andre, Martinelli, Arias, Ganso, Keno, Cano
Manchester City
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Urawa Reds | 3-0 (W) |
| Crystal Palace | 2-2 (D) |
| Crvena Zvezda | 3-2 (W) |
| Luton | 2-1 (W) |
| Aston Villa | 0-1 (L) |
Fluminense
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ahly | 2-0 (W) |
| Gremio | 2-3 (L) |
| Palmerias | 0-1 (L) |
| Santos | 3-0 (W) |
| Coritiba | 2-1 (W) |
The upcoming match between these two clubs is going to be their first head to head encounter ever.
The FIFA Club World Cup match between Manchester City and Fluminense will take place at King Abdullah Sports City on Friday at 1:30 am IST.
| Manchester City vs Fluminense | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 22 |
| Venue | King Abdullah Sports City |
| Kickoff time in UK | 6:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in Brazil | 3:00 am (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm (Friday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid, YouTube, FIFA+ while those in UK and Brazil can watch the match live via discovery+, TNT Sports 1, discovery+ App and GloboEsporte.com, Globo, Canais Globo.
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