Matheus Gonçalves plays, but Al Ahli out of Club World Cup | OneFootball

Pyramids (EGY) could face Flamengo in the Club World Cup semifinals

One of the favorites to reach the semifinals of the Club World Cup, Al Ahli from Saudi Arabia, is out of the competition. This Tuesday (23), even with Matheus Gonçalves, ex-Flamengo, on the field, the team lost to Pyramids (EGY) by 3 to 1.

The team from Egypt took the lead with Mayele, 21 minutes into the first half. Toney equalized for Al Ahli (SAU) before the break. However, on returning for the final stage, Pyramids scored two more times with the same player and declared the victory.

DID MATHEUS GONÇALVES PLAY?

Matheus Gonçalves started the match on the bench and only entered at the 39th minute of the second half. However, the former Flamengo player couldn't help the Saudis turn the match around and only touched the ball on two occasions.

CAN PYRAMIDS FACE FLAMENGO?

Pyramids could face Flamengo in the Club World Cup. This is because the team is already qualified for the tournament's semifinals. Now, the team from Egypt awaits the opponent, who will be the champion of the Copa Libertadores against Cruz Azul (MEX).

Therefore, if Flamengo becomes the champion of the Copa Libertadores, it will face Cruz Azul on December 10, in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, if it advances, it will face the Egyptians and then PSG (FRA), Champions League champions, in the decision.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING?

Flamengo remains focused on the final stretch of the Copa Libertadores. The team led by Filipe Luís faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), away from home, for the return match of the tournament's quarterfinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.