The knockout stages of the Club World Cup made their verdict. On Tuesday, in the United States, the last two posters were disputed and allowed Real Madrid as well as Borussia Dortmund to validate their ticket for the continuation of the competition.
They are therefore now only eight to be able to win this first edition of the FIFA “New Look” World Cup. Including Paris Saint-Germain which, despite a hitch against Botafogo during the group phase (0-1), made a strong impression until then.
The first quarter-final will oppose Fluminense and Al-Hilal. A poster between two teams that were not expected at such a party. The Brazilians actually dismissed Inter Milan (2-0) while the Saudis offered the Manchester City scalp (4-3).
Bad news for PSG at the Club World Cup
The winner of this match will face in the last square Palmeiras or Chelsea. Blues who, after having outlined Benfica in the previous round (4-1), seem to have a red carpet unrolled to the final in this part of the table. A favorite status that they will have to assume.
For its part, PSG, a fall of Inter Miami of Lionel Messi (4-0), will be opposed to an opponent of a completely different caliber in the quarterfinals: Bayern Munich. The Germans dominated Flamengo (4-2) and are serious candidates for the title in this World Cup.
In the event of qualification, the players of Luis Enrique will find in half the Real Madrid of a Kylian Mbappé finally restored with his acute gastroenteritis, who beat Juventus (1-0), or Borussia Dortmund, winner of the Rayados of Monterrey (1-0). Not easy.
The full quarter -finish program
- July 4 (9 p.m.): Fluminense-Al Hilal
- July 5 (3 a.m.): Palmeiras-Michelsea
- July 5 (6 p.m.): PSG-Bayern Munich
- July 5 (10 p.m.): Real Madrid-Dortmund
