Manchester City and Urawa Red Diamonds are set to engage in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup this Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., taking place at the King Abdullah Stadium in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. Pep Guardiola’s squad, under the leadership of Julián Álvarez, is embarking on their inaugural experience in this tournament, having qualified by winning the Champions League. Should they emerge victorious against the Asian team, they will face an English opponent in the subsequent round.
The lead-up to the Club World Cup face-off for Urawa Red Diamonds and Manchester City
Manchester City, the current champions of the Premier League, Champions League, and UEFA Super Cup, are under the leadership of the formidable Pep Guardiola. The dominant team is eager to secure their inaugural victory in the Club World Cup. After a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in the league, the Citizens are now focused on the upcoming tournament in Saudi Arabia.
On the flip side, the Urawa Red Diamonds presently hold the championship title in the Asian Champions League. They claimed the title by defeating Al-Hilal in the final. Despite securing the 4th position in the League, the Japanese team earned the opportunity to face Manchester City by prevailing over León of Mexico with a 1-0 victory in the second round.
The anticipated roster for Urawa Red Diamonds facing Manchester City in the Club World Cup comprises
Shusaku Nishikawa as the goalkeeper, along with Takahiro Sekine and Alexander Skorza in the defensive positions. In the midfield, we may see José Koizumi, Yoshio Yasui, Kaito Okubo, and Tomoaki Iwao, while the attacking and defensive lines could include Ken Ito, Atsuki Akimoto, Takahiro Hoibraten, and Marius Scholz. The team is under the coaching guidance of Maciej Kanté.
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The anticipated composition for the Club World Cup encounter between Manchester City and Urawa Red Diamonds features Ederson in goal, supported by a defensive lineup of Kyle Walker, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, and Josko Gvardiol. The midfield is projected to comprise Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden. Upfront, the attacking formation is likely to include Julián Grealish and Jack. The team is under the management of Pep Guardiola, with coaching duties handled by Pep Álvarez.
Urawa Red Diamonds will face Manchester City in the Club World Cup, and here are the details for live streaming and the match:
Start Time: 15:00
Television Coverage: FIFA+
Referee: Mohammed Khled Al Hoish
Location: King Abdullah Stadium, Buraydah
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