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What happens if the game ends in a draw?
If we're still level after 90 minutes of play then we will move to 30 minutes of extra-time to decide a winner. If, after those 30 minutes, the scores are still level, the penalty shootout will be used to decide who makes it to the Club World Cup final.
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Suspensions for today's game:
Anthony Modeste, who came off the bench for Al Ahly in the second round game against Al Ittihad, will sit out the semi-final after his late sending off.
Emam Ashour, Hussein Elshahat and Kahraba are all just one booking away from missing Al Ahly’s next game.
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Here's how the stadium looks ahead of kick-off
The photo was only taken a couple of minutes ago but I can assure you that things are getting a lot busier by the second!
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Fluminense XI revealed:
Here is how the Brazilian side start the game.
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Three minutes until Fluminense team news!
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Flu have arrived
The Copa Libertadores champions have arrived at the King Abdullah Sport City ahead of kick-off!
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Marcelo to FIFA:
On getting this far with Fluminense after just 10 months:
I thought it was possible. But the dream was a little far away. At first we had the Campeonato Carioca, and soon after we were going to begin our Libertadores campaign. It was still very early. We had the dream when I arrived – or even before I did – of winning the Libertadores and competing in the Club World Cup. But at the start, being honest, we did think about it but it was a faraway dream.
Winning CWC with Real Madrid:
It was wonderful. Every club World Cup I won with Real Madrid has a different taste. I had the opportunity to participate in four editions and win four. Now it’s a special taste because I’m participating in the Club World Cup with my boyhood team.
On winning his fifth CWC:
Look, out of respect for our opponents, I never say before whatever competition. We have what it takes to compete in the Club World Cup, to play, to fight for the title, but we know there are other teams who want to win the Club World Cup. I can’t tell you whether we’ll win or not because we haven’t begun our Club World Cup campaign, but we have all our strengths, a lot of belief.
Playing as left-back behind Bale at Real Madrid:
Every game is different because we play against teams we’re not used to playing during the season. It’s always a different game from what we’re used to. [You’re always up against] different players with different characteristics. The players are used to playing in their countries, in their competitions, and it’s always something different. In that game I was able to provide two assists for Gareth, and I was really happy.
OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP
Who's the ref?
Szymon Marciniak is the man with the whistle today. He's a regular on the European stage with Champions League experience.
The 42-year-old from Poland was named "The World's Best Referee" by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).
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We are going to be treated with the delightful Flu home shirt
One of the most iconic colourways in world football is about the grace the King Abdullah Sports City pitch tonight in Saudi Arabia as Flu are set to play in their stunning home kit.
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Hussein Elshahat on Al Ahly's win over Al Ittihad:
We went into the match with respect for Al Ittihad’s capabilities, acknowledging them as a great club playing in front of their fans. They, too, showed respect for us, and that mutual respect was the key to success.
The coach Koller repeatedly emphasized to us, ‘You must respect them, they have great players, but you are also great players’.
This mindset created the difference. Also, our experience in this tournament – it’s our fourth participation in recent years – played a significant role in securing the victory.
AMR ABDALLAH DALSH / REUTERS
Where is the game being played?
King Abdullah Sports City, also called The Shining Jewel is todays' venue for the game. The multi-use sports city is 30 kilometers north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's port city.
It holds 62,345 fans and was opened in 2014.
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Al Ahly XI confirmed:
The African side have revealed their starting XI for the game.
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The Flu fans know how to make a noise!
They make their voices heard wherever they go and today in Saudi Arabia is going to be no different!
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Al Ahly are set to wear their third kit:
It's a lovely white kit with red accents. I do love a white kit.
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Predicted lineups:
Here's how we think both sides will line up in today's clash:
Fluminense possible starting lineup: Fabio; Guga, Nino, Melo, Marcelo; Andre, Martinelli; Arias, Ganso, Keno; Cano
Al Ahly possible starting lineup: El Shenawy; Hany, Ibrahim, Abdelmonem, Maaloul; Kouka, Ateya, Ashour; Tau, Kahraba, El Shahat
as.comPosted at: 11:21EST18/12/2023
Here is how the second round went!
We had a fantastic tactical battle in the first game with Urawa Reds getting the better of Club León thanks to a late goal from their substitute striker, Schalk.
The seocnd game was a more one-sided affair, with Al Ahly beating Benzema's Al Ittihad on home soil 3-1!
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Welcome!
Here we are again with more live football action from Saudi Arabia as Fluminense take on Al Ahly in the Club World Cup semi-final!
It's Joe here to guide you through the action that should start in around 90 minutes.
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