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Fluminense Reach Club World Cup Semifinals After 2-1 Win Over Al-Hilal

Veteran defender Thiago Silva anchored a disciplined back line, sending Fluminense into a semi-final against Chelsea in East Rutherford on July 8.

Bradley Barcola et Achraf Hakimi, titulaires avec le PSG ce samedi.
Thiago Silva et ses camarades dans le dernier carré du Mondial des clubs.
La défense de Fluminense concède un but aux Saoudiens d'Al-Hilal inscrit par Marcos Leonardo à Orlando, Floride, le 4 juillet 2025
Les joueurs de Fluminense explosent de joie à l'issue du coup de sifflet final du match contre Al-Hilal remporté 2-1 à Orlando, en Floride, le 4 juillet 2025

Overview

  • Fluminense secured a 2-1 quarter-final victory over Al-Hilal in Orlando to become the first team through to the expanded Club World Cup semi-finals.
  • Matheus Martinelli’s 40th-minute strike opened the scoring before Marcos Leonardo drew Al-Hilal level and substitute Hercules delivered the decisive 70th-minute goal.
  • A minute of silence was observed before kickoff in tribute to Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother André Jota, highlighting solidarity across the tournament.
  • At 40, Thiago Silva lived up to his “O Monstro” nickname by marshaling a defense that has conceded just one goal in six matches as he chases a first title with his boyhood club.
  • Fluminense will face European heavyweight Chelsea in the semi-finals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the winner advancing to the July 12 final.