FIFA Club World Cup Semi-final 2023 | |
SCHEDULE | TIME |
Match: | Manchester City vs Urawa Red Diamonds |
Tournament: | FIFA Club World Cup Semi-final |
Match Date: | 17-12-2023 |
Match Time: | 11.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30) 10.00 PM UAE |
Stadium: | King Abdullah Sports City |
Match Live Info
FULL TIMEManchester City 3-0 Urawa Red Diamonds
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FIFA Club World Cup Semi-Final: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Manchester City - Clash
Encounter on the Grand Stage
FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds are set to face off against their European counterparts, Manchester City. The stakes are monumental as these two football powerhouses meet for the first time in a competitive setting at the prestigious King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Historical Head-to-Head and Form Guide
Despite being giants in their respective continents, Urawa Red Diamonds and Manchester City have never crossed paths in a competitive fixture. The lack of historical encounters only adds to the intrigue surrounding this clash. Both teams enter the semi-final with distinct forms - Urawa Red Diamonds displaying a mixed record (LWWLW) and Manchester City showcasing resilience with a run of (DLWWD).
Missing Pieces and Doubts: Team News
In the lead-up to the clash, both teams face uncertainties in their squad. Urawa Red Diamonds will be without key players such as Takahiro Akimoto and Takahiro Sekine, while Manchester City has doubts over the availability of stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Jérémy Doku. The team line-ups will undoubtedly be crucial factors in determining the outcome of this encounter.
Urawa Red Diamonds possible starting lineup:
Nishikawa; Sakai, Scholz, Hoibraten, Ogiwara; Iwao, Ito; Schalk, Yasui, Koizumi; Kante
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ortega; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gomez; Nunes, Kovacic; Bobb, Silva, Grealish; Alvarez
Scoreline Prediction: Urawa Red Diamonds 1-4 Manchester City