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The FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals are heating up with Al-Hilal stunning Manchester City in a dramatic 4-3 extra-time win. Fluminense FC also secured their spot by defeating Inter Milan 2-0. Big names like PSG, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich have already advanced. Now, Real Madrid, Juventus, Dortmund, and Monterrey fight for the last two quarterfinal spots.

Key Points: Real Madrid and Dortmund Battle for FIFA Club WC Quarterfinal Spots

  • Al-Hilal shocks Man City 4-3 in a thrilling extra-time victory
  • Fluminense FC defeats Inter Milan 2-0 to secure QF spot
  • PSG, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich advance with dominant wins
  • Real Madrid and Dortmund among teams vying for remaining quarterfinal slots
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FIFA Club WC: Last two QF spots up for grabs as Real Madrid, Dortmund among teams in action

Real Madrid, Juventus, Dortmund, and Monterrey compete for the last two FIFA Club WC quarterfinal spots after Al-Hilal stuns Man City.

"Leonardo delivered the killer blow in the 112th minute, sending City crashing out of the tournament. – Match Report"

New Delhi, July 1

The last two spots for the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup will be sealed by either Spanish giants Real Madrid or Italy's Juventus, and German giants Borussia Dortmund or CF Monterrey of Mexico.

So far, six spots in the FIFA Club WC have been locked. Palmeiras, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Fluminense FC, and Al-Hilal have secured their respective spots.

Recently, on Tuesday morning, Saudi Arabia giants delivered a shocker, beating multi-time Premier League champions Manchester City in a thrilling match by 4-3. While Bernardo Silva gave City a ninth-minute lead, comeback goals from Marcos Leonardo (46th minute) and Malcolm (52nd minute) gave Al-Hilal a lead before Erling Haaland levelled the scores three minutes later. Kalidou Koulibaly (94th minute) gave Al Hilal a lead in extra time before Phil Foden equalised 10 minutes later in extra time. In the 112th minute, Leonardo delivered the killer blow, sending City crashing out of the tournament.

Before that, Fluminense FC from Brazil downed the UEFA Champions League finalists of this year, Inter Milan, by 2-0 on Monday night. Germano Cano's third-minute goal and Hercules' extra-minute clutch effort took the Brazilian club to the final eight.

Earlier, Bayern had beaten Flamengo (4-2), UEFA Champions League winners PSG downed Lionel Messi's Inter Miami (4-0), while English giants Chelsea defeated Benfica (4-1) to reach the quarterfinals.

Palmeiras from Brazil had started the round of 16 with a win over Botafogo by 1-0.

So far, the QF fixtures sealed are: Fluminense FC vs Al Hilal, Palmeiras vs Chelsea on the same day, and the mega clash of PSG vs Bayern, all scheduled for July 5.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Real Madrid fan, I'm nervous but excited! Hope Benzema and Vini Jr. can deliver. Also, why no Indian representation in such tournaments? AIFF needs to work harder to get our clubs on global stage.
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Aman W
The PSG vs Bayern match will be 🔥! But honestly, I'm more impressed by Fluminense beating Inter Milan. Shows South American football is still strong despite all the money in European leagues.
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Sarah B
Watching these matches at 2 AM IST is tough but worth it! The quality of football is just amazing. Though I wish Star Sports would show more analysis instead of just repeating highlights.
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Vikram M
Haaland missing crucial chances again! For all his hype, he disappears in big games. Meanwhile, Brazilian clubs showing why they're called the spiritual home of football. Joga bonito at its best!
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Nisha Z
The scheduling is so unfair for Asian fans. All matches at odd hours when we have work next day. FIFA should consider rotating time slots to be more inclusive of global audiences.

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