The decisive stage is here! Two Brazilian teams take the field this Friday, July 4, for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals. Get everything on Fluminense vs Al Hilal (3:00 PM ET) and Palmeiras vs Chelsea (9:00 PM ET): team analysis, top players, probable lineups, and how to watch live for free on DAZN.
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Fluminense vs Al Hilal: clash of unbeaten teams to kick off the round
Team analysis and current form
Fluminense comes in hot after knocking out Inter Milan (2-0, goals from Cano and Hércules). Renato Gaúcho’s squad is unbeaten in ten matches, boasting defensive solidity and creative flair from Jhon Arias and Germán Cano.
Al Hilal is even more motivated after a historic win over Manchester City: 4-3 in extra time, one of the tournament’s most thrilling matches. Stacked with international stars like Malcom, Marcos Leonardo, and Koulibaly, the Saudi side is undefeated in nine.
Stats & recent performance
- Fluminense: 10 matches unbeaten, averages 1.8 goals/game, best defense in the tournament.
- Al Hilal: 9 matches unbeaten, most effective attack (2.1 goals/game).
Both sides are in great collective and individual form, making this matchup unpredictable.
Lineups, absences & standouts
Probable Fluminense:
- Goalkeeper: Fábio
- Defense: Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Pablo Freytes
- Midfield: Matheus Martinelli, Facundo Bernal, Nonato
- Attack: Jhon Arias, Germán Cano
Key absence: Renê (suspended)
Standouts: Jhon Arias (assists and creativity), Germán Cano (top scorer).
Probable Al Hilal:
- Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
- Defense: Kalidou Koulibaly, Rúben Neves, Renan Lodi
- Midfield: Sergej Milinković-Savić, Mohamed Kanno, Nasser Al-Dawsari
- Attack: Malcom, Marcos Leonardo
Standouts: Marcos Leonardo (two goals vs City), Malcom (pace and dribbling).
Absences: None confirmed so far.
What to expect
Both sides are unbeaten—expect a close, dramatic contest. Fluminense bets on possession and Cano’s efficiency, while Al Hilal relies on international experience and physicality. A must-watch for any soccer fan!
Palmeiras vs Chelsea: final rematch and a battle of generations
Team analysis and recent history
Palmeiras reaches the quarterfinals after a dramatic win over Botafogo (1-0 in extra time), overcoming defensive absences. Abel Ferreira’s squad puts the spotlight on Estêvão, especially as he faces Chelsea, his future club for 2026.
Chelsea advanced after also winning in extra time (2-1 over Benfica) but arrives with a depleted midfield. Still, the English side has great depth: Nkunku, João Pedro, and a solid backline.
Stats & recent performance
- Palmeiras: just 1 goal conceded in last 7 games, averages 1.4 goals scored/game.
- Chelsea: 6 matches unbeaten, 1.6 goals/game, solid defense despite injuries.
Lineups, absences & standouts
Probable Palmeiras:
- Goalkeeper: Weverton
- Defense: Mayke, Bruno Fuchs, Micael, Vanderlan
- Midfield: Aníbal Moreno, Richard Ríos, Raphael Veiga
- Attack: Estêvão, Paulinho, Vitor Roque
Absences: Gustavo Gómez and Joaquín Piquerez (suspended); Murilo (injured)
Standouts: Estêvão (talent and flair), Raphael Veiga (midfield maestro).
Probable Chelsea:
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defense: Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
- Midfield: Enzo Fernández, Dário Essugo, Conor Gallagher
- Attack: Delap, Christopher Nkunku, João Pedro
Absences: Moisés Caicedo (suspended), Roméo Lavia (doubt), Pedro Neto (possible absence).
Standouts: Nkunku and Enzo Fernández.
How both teams arrive
Palmeiras needs to overcome absences but relies on youth and talent. Chelsea bets on physical strength, European experience, and attacking brilliance to reach another semifinal.
Match times and how to watch free on DAZN
| Match | Eastern Time (US) |
|---|---|
| Fluminense vs Al Hilal | 3:00 PM |
| Palmeiras vs Chelsea | 9:00 PM |
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Why these matches are unmissable
Two high-stakes games with Brazilian sides, South America vs Europe and Asia, global stars and potential underdog stories. Plus, it’s the perfect chance to watch current and future soccer talent in action, without paying anything!
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Fluminense vs Al Hilal and Palmeiras vs Chelsea promise excitement, skill, and maybe Brazilian semifinalists. Follow TVStreamzilla for analysis, stats, news updates, and links to watch the 2025 Club World Cup free on DAZN.
