Fluminense vs Al Ahly live score, result, updates, highlights from Club World Cup semifinal 2023
Two continental title winners clash in Saudi Arabia as Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense and CAF Champions League champions Al Ahly meet in the 2023 Club World Cup semifinals.
In the final iteration of the Club World Cup in its current format before expansion for the 2025 edition in the United States, these two giants will match up for a chance to play in the final at the weekend, potentially against UEFA Champions League winners Manchester City.
Fluminense triumphed in the South American club championship but had a rocky season otherwise, finishing seventh in the Brazilian Serie A table while head coach Fernando Diniz struggled juggle his duties as Brazil interim head coach as well.
Egyptian side Al Ahly, meanwhile, emerged from last season's CAF Champions League victorious but sit fourth in the league table through the season's first eight matches.
The Sporting News is following the Fluminense versus Al Ahly match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
Kickoff: 9 p.m. local (1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT)
Location: King Abdullah Sports City (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL)
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Starting lineups (predicted):
Fluminense (4-2-3-1, right to left): Fabio (GK) — Xavier, Nino, Melo, Marcelo — Martinelli, Andre — Arias, Genso, Keno — Cano.
Al Ahly (4-3-3, right to left): El Shenawy (GK) — Hany, Ibrahim, Abdelmonem, Maaloul — Ashour, Attia, Kouka — Tau, Kahraba, El Shahat.
2 hours to kickoff: Fluminense head coach Fernando Diniz is a dedicated man, having scouted seven different Al Ahly matches in addition to their latest win over Club Leon last round. He must be incredibly busy, as he also serves as Brazil interim head coach alongside
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