Brazilian club Fluminense edged past Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinal with a commanding performance. With tactical brilliance and clinical finishing, the South American champions now advance to the semifinals, continuing their dream run.
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Fluminense Outplays Al Hilal in Club World Cup Thriller
In a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinal, Fluminense overcame Al Hilal with a 2-0 victory at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The Brazilian side displayed dominant possession, sharp attacks, and defensive stability to seal their spot in the semifinals.
With the win, Fluminense moves one step closer to claiming their maiden Club World Cup title. Meanwhile, Al Hilal’s campaign ends despite spirited attempts, leaving their fans heartbroken.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
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1st Half Dominance: Fluminense took control early with veteran midfielder Ganso pulling the strings in midfield.
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Goals:
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⚽ 26’ – German Cano opened the scoring with a clinical left-footed strike.
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⚽ 68’ – Substitute John Kennedy sealed the game with a composed finish on a counterattack.
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Defensive Heroics: Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio made a series of crucial saves to deny Al Hilal’s efforts, including a close-range attempt by Salem Al-Dawsari.
Tactical Breakdown
Fluminense’s compact formation allowed them to maintain shape while quickly transitioning into attack. Their South American flair was matched with disciplined defending, frustrating Al Hilal’s wingers and neutralizing the aerial threat from set pieces.
Al Hilal, despite having stars like Malcom and Sergej Milinković-Savić, lacked the finishing edge and seemed overwhelmed by Fluminense’s pace and technique.
Road to Semifinal
With this win, Fluminense qualifies for the semifinals, where they are expected to face the winner of Manchester City vs Club León. The tournament is heating up as fans around the world gear up for bigger clashes between continental giants.
