Manchester City will face Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-final of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. The clash will take place on Tuesday, December 19, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pep Guardiola’s squad, now reigning European champions following their historic UEFA Champions League triumph in June, has rightfully secured their place in this prestigious tournament.
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A victory in the FIFA Club World Cup would not only solidify Manchester City’s status as the first English club to achieve the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup in a single year but also guarantee their participation in the expanded 2025 edition of the tournament.
Urawa Red Diamonds, the reigning winner of the AFC Champions League, earned their spot in the semi-final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexican team Club Leon. The pivotal 78th-minute goal by Alex Schalk proved decisive in this closely contested match at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Football enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate an exhilarating clash between these two formidable teams in the upcoming semi-final.
Should Manchester City emerge victorious against Urawa Red Diamonds, they will advance to the final at the same stadium on Friday, December 22. However, in the event of a loss in the semi-final, City will engage in a third-place play-off against the losing team from the other semi-final on the same day.
