In a stunning upset, European powerhouses Manchester City and Inter Milan were eliminated in yesterday’s Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Despite Inter’s superior possession, Fluminense shocked them with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of early goals from Germán Cano and a late goal from Hércules.
Meanwhile, in a thrilling match, Al-Hilal defeated Manchester City 4–3 in extra time. With a brace from Marcos Leonardo and a header from Kalidou Koulibaly, the Saudi team decisively outscored Pep Guardiola’s team. A exciting quarterfinal matchup between Fluminense and Al-Hilal has been set up by the unexpected departures.
The competition was rocked by a spectacular performance by the Brazilian team Fluminense, who defeated the Champions League finalists Inter Milan.
Early in the third minute, Germán Cano scored with a superb header.
Hércules delivered the last punch in 90+3′, taking advantage of a defensive blunder.
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Notable: Inter dominated possession (~68%), but couldn’t break Fluminense’s solid defensive line or convert clear chances.
Post-game fury: Inter captain Lautaro Martínez criticized his team’s commitment, telling those “who don’t want to be here” to leave.
Al-Hilal, a Saudi team, defeated Manchester City 4–3 in extra time in a match that was extremely fantastic and may have been the biggest upset of the tournament!
Although there was debate about the handball during the build-up, Bernardo Silva opened the score in the ninth minute.
Marcos Leonardo (46′) and Malcom (52′) gave Al-Hilal a resounding lead, while Erling Haaland tied the score for City (55′).
Phil Foden equalized in the 104th minute after Kalidou Koulibaly headed in to make it 3–2 in extra time, but Leonardo scored again in the 112th minute to give Al Hilal the victory (foxsports.com.au+8espn.com.au+8theguardian.com+8).
Pep Guardiola’s team is eliminated in this thrilling outcome, which concludes a fierce game played in the oppressive Orlando heat.
Fluminense will face Al‑Hilal in another blockbuster battle.
The winners of that match will move on to the semi-finals.
Brazilian football is on fire: Fluminense has toppled two European powerhouses in succession.
Al‑Hilal’s win is being hailed as a historic upset—their second R16 victory over a top-tier club.
Inter and Manchester City, both tournament favorites, exit earlier than expected.
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