The 'Brazilian Guardiola' and former Real Madrid star - meet Man City’s Club World Cup final opponents Fluminense
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City will face Fluminense at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah in the final of the 2023 Club World Cup on Friday.
City booked their place in the final after dispatching Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 on Tuesday, with second half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva adding to a Marius Høibråten own goal.
The Brazilian outfit booked their place in Friday's showpiece with a 2-0 win over CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly on Monday, with goals from Jhon Arias and John Kennedy.
While their opponents represent a stern test for Guardiola's side, victory on Friday will make the Cityzens World Champions and will “close the circle”, meaning they have now won every single trophy possible under their Treble-winning coach. ALSO READ: Guardiola raises pitch concerns ahead of Club World Cup final ALSO READ: Guardiola tactical change put City on course for their own world title Founded in 1902 by the English Brazilian Oscar Cox, Fluminense are the oldest club in Rio de Janeiro and one of the biggest in Brazil.
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