⚽ Your daily update on the Club World Cup: It’s one surprise after another for the European representatives. Inter Milan and Manchester City are out of the running, and Al Hilal just etched its name in the history books.

Brazilian clubs continue to shine. Fluminese was able to send Inter Milan — one of Europe’s most prominent clubs in recent years — packing with a clean two-goal victory and an outstanding performance. Fluminese is now the second Brazilian club to qualify for the quarter finals.

Al Hilal beats the odds. The Saudi club achieved a historic result, securing a 4-3 victory over Manchester City in a thrilling match that went into extra time. The Citizens were promptly sent home, and Al Hilal proved they didn’t just go to the US for an honorable appearance.

Fluminese and Al Hilal will face off in the quarter finals on Friday, 4 July.

Tonight’s and tomorrow morning’s matches: All eyes are on Real Madrid and Juventus’ face-off, and the match between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey determines the last club to qualify.

Real Madrid will face Juventus at the Hard Rock Stadium in the round of 16, tonight at 10pm. The Meringues enter the match after topping their group, despite a stumble with a draw against Al Hilal in their opening game in the tournament. Juventus faces a tough test following a 5-2 defeat against Manchester City in their last group stage match.

Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey face off at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, tomorrow at 4am. Given the club’s undefeated record in the group stage, Borussia Dortmund is a strong contender to advance. Monterrey will have to rely on their solid defence, led by former Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos, which conceded only one goal in the group stage.

The victors of both matches will meet on Saturday, 5 July.

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