As the excitement reaches a fever pitch, get ready for the monumental showdown between Manchester City and Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this historic clash.
WHEN AND WHERE
City will take on Fluminense at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, today, Friday 22 December. The kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 (UK) or 20:00 (CAT). UK viewers can catch the action on TNT Sports 1 and FIFA+.
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MATCH FORMAT
In case the score remains level after the standard 90 minutes, brace yourself for 30 minutes of extra time, divided into 15-minute halves. If there’s still no victor after extra time, the winner will be determined through a thrilling penalty shootout.
PREVIOUS MEETING
This upcoming clash marks the first encounter between Manchester City and the Brazilian side Fluminense. The match carries added significance as City features familiar faces from Fluminense, most notably the talented youngster Kayky, who joined the squad in 2021.
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LAST TIME OUT
In a captivating semi-final at the King Abdullah Sports City, City secured their spot in the Club World Cup final with an own goal from Marius Hoibraten and impressive strikes from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva. Fluminense, on the other hand, secured their final berth with second-half goals from Jhon Arias and John Kennedy, defeating Al Ahly of Egypt in a thrilling encounter.
Stay tuned for extensive coverage and exclusive insights from City News Centre as we bring you the latest updates on this historic FIFA Club World Cup final. Follow us for comprehensive analysis and join us in the thrilling anticipation of football history in the making.
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