Fluminense eliminated Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabiaand will watch the duel between Palm trees e Chelsea-Ingthis Friday (4), for the quarterfinals of the Club World FIFAto know who will be the opponent in the semifinal.
Coach Renato Gaúcho spoke what the tricolor’s thought is to the semifinals and gave his personal position. According to him, although he does not choose rival, he prefers that the Palm trees Advance for being a team from Brazil.
“The most important thing is that we did our part. We faced a great opponent who went through Manchester City and us through Inter Milan. And today we passed them. Our goal was to pass. There is another great game, a classic, Palmeiras and Chelsea. So I have no preference. Deep down I will cheer for Palmeiras, because it is another Brazilian club representing the country. Just as we had Flamengo and Botafogo, ”he said.
Palmeiras or Chelsea will face Fluminense on Tuesday (8), at 16h (Brasília), at Metlife Stadium, in New Jersey, for a place in the big decision of the tournament.
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Hercules scores Fluminense’s second goal over al-hilal • Julio Aguilar – FIFA/FIFA via getty images
Hercules, author of the 2nd goal of Fluminense • Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC
Fluminense celebrates Hercules goal
Fluminense celebrates 2nd goal against Al Hilal
Bono avoids pipe goal in Fluminense x al-Hilal • Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Martinelli marks by Fluminense • Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC
Fluminense x Al Hilal – 04/07/2025 Orlando, FL, USA – 04/07/2025 – Camping World Stadium – Fluminense faces Al Hilal, this afternoon in Orlando, for the quarterfinals of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup. Photo: Marcelo Gonçalves/Fluminense FC. IMPORTANT: Image intended for institutional use and dissemination, its commercial use is unconditionally vetoed by its author and Fluminense Football Club. It is mandatory to mention the author’s name or use the image. . Important: Image intended for institutional use and distribution. Commercial Use Is Prohibited UNCONDITIONALLY BY ITS AUTHOR AND FLUMINENSE FOOTBALL CLUB. IT IS MANDATORY TO MENTION THE NAME OF THE AUTHOR OR USE THE IMAGE. . IMPORTANT: Imagen for Use Solly Institutional Y DistribuiCión. E -Use Commercial ES PROHIBITED BY AUTHOR Y FOR EL FLUMINENSE FOOTBALLCLUB. You are mandatory to mention el nombre del author when using El Imágen. • Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense FC
Orlando, USA – 07/04/2025 – Camping World Stadium – Fluminense faces Al Hilal this afternoon in Charlotte in the FIFA World Cup Wednesday 2025. Photo: Lucas Merçon/Fluminense FC. IMPORTANT: Image intended for institutional use and dissemination, its commercial use is unconditionally vetoed by its author and Fluminense Football Club. It is mandatory to mention the author’s name or use the image. . Important: Image intended for institutional use and distribution. Commercial Use Is Prohibited UNCONDITIONALLY BY ITS AUTHOR AND FLUMINENSE FOOTBALL CLUB. IT IS MANDATORY TO MENTION THE NAME OF THE AUTHOR OR USE THE IMAGE. . IMPORTANT: Imagen for Use Solly Institutional Y DistribuiCión. E -Use Commercial ES PROHIBITED BY AUTHOR Y FOR EL FLUMINENSE FOOTBALLCLUB. You are mandatory to mention el nombre del author when using El Imágen. • Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC
Marcos Leonardo celebrates al Hilal goal against Flu • Reproduction/x/Al Hilal
Marcos Leonardo ties to Al Hilal • Reproduction/x/Al Hilal
Carol Portaluppi pray in the stands • Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC
Flu’s fans against Al Hilalfluminense faces Al Hilal this afternoon in Charlotte in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup Wednesday. Photo: Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC. IMPORTANT: Image intended for institutional use and dissemination, its commercial use is unconditionally vetoed by its author and Fluminense Football Club. It is mandatory to mention the author’s name or use the image. . Important: Image intended for institutional use and distribution. Commercial Use Is Prohibited UNCONDITIONALLY BY ITS AUTHOR AND FLUMINENSE FOOTBALL CLUB. IT IS MANDATORY TO MENTION THE NAME OF THE AUTHOR OR USE THE IMAGE. . IMPORTANT: Imagen for Use Solly Institutional Y DistribuiCión. E -Use Commercial ES PROHIBITED BY AUTHOR Y FOR EL FLUMINENSE FOOTBALLCLUB. You are mandatory to mention el nombre del author when using El Imágen. • Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC
Ruben Neves is comforted by Koulibaly and Milinkovic-Savic during honor of Diogo Jota; João Cancelo is also thrilled • Megan Briggs/Getty Images
João Cancelo is emotional with honor of Diogo Jota • Foto: Megan Briggs/Getty Images
Martinelli marks by Fluminense • Lucas Merçon / Fluminense FC
Tribute to Diogo Jota at the Club World Cup • Foto: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
Fluminense against Al Hilal
Al Hilal X Fluminense, World Club Hair • Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense FC
Al Hilal X Fluminense, World Club Hair • Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense FC
Al Hilal X Fluminense, World Club Hair • Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense FC
Al Hilal X Fluminense, World Club Hair • Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense FC
Al Hilal X Fluminense, World Club Hair • Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense FC
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