Palmeiras Faces Al Ahly in Crucial Club World Cup Rematch
As I speak to you now, the anticipation is high among fans of Palmeiras, and for good reason. Today, the Brazilian giants step onto the pitch once again to face a familiar opponent — Egypt’s Al Ahly — in the second round of Group A at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The game kicks off at 1 PM (BrasÃlia time) at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and it promises to be a decisive encounter for both sides.
After a frustrating goalless draw against Porto in their tournament debut, Palmeiras finds itself in a situation where only a victory can keep hopes alive for a spot in the knockout stages. Coach Abel Ferreira, a seasoned strategist in international tournaments, knows exactly what's at stake. The team will need to bring their best, and Ferreira might shake things up in the attacking line to ensure the necessary offensive edge.
Interestingly, the encounter adds another chapter to the growing rivalry between these two clubs. It’s the third time Palmeiras and Al Ahly clash on the Club World Cup stage. Back in 2020, it was Al Ahly who got the better of the Brazilians in a dramatic penalty shootout. However, in 2022, Palmeiras took revenge with a convincing 2-0 win in the semifinals, thanks to goals from Raphael Veiga and Dudu.
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This time around, both teams are coming off opening-match draws. While Palmeiras drew with Porto, Al Ahly also split points with Inter Miami. That makes this match a make-or-break moment for both. The stakes? Survival in the group and a path to the coveted world title.
Palmeiras heads into the game with a full squad, but some tactical decisions will need to be calculated. Paulinho, for example, who showed flashes of brilliance in the last game, is only fit enough for about 30 minutes, according to Ferreira. The expected lineup includes familiar names: Weverton in goal, Gustavo Gómez and Murilo anchoring the defense, and young stars like Estêvão and Vitor Roque up front to provide attacking spark.
On the other side, Al Ahly will miss key players such as Taher Mohamed, Ahmed Koka, and Emam Ashour. The Egyptian team, led by coach José Riveiro, is expected to rely heavily on talents like Trezeguet and Zizo to lead their charge.
The match will be broadcast live on Globo, sportv, Globoplay, and Cazé TV, with real-time updates available via ge. And yes, Anthony Taylor, the well-known English referee, will be the man in charge.
So, here we are again — Palmeiras versus Al Ahly, a fixture that has become something of a modern classic at the Club World Cup. It's not just about tactics and technique. It’s about pride, history, and the hunger to advance. For Palmeiras, today is more than a game; it’s an opportunity to assert their dominance on the world stage and inch closer to the dream that has long eluded them — becoming world champions.
Let’s see how it all unfolds.
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