One half of the Club World Cup semi-finals will feature teams from Europe. Could the other half consist of Brazilian sides?
Fluminense secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Al-Hilal, the Saudi team that previously knocked out Manchester City in a highly anticipated match. Now, the focus shifts to whether Palmeiras can advance as well, potentially setting up a clash between Rio and São Paulo. Standing in their way is Chelsea, a club based in London.
Chelsea enters this match amid challenges—recent penalties from UEFA and the heartbreaking loss of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, whose teammate Pedro Neto may also be unavailable.
This quarter-final is a repeat of the 2021 final, which Chelsea won 2-1 after extra time. Back then, their squad included American player Christian Pulisic, who has since moved on.
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