Al Ahly continues its intensive preparations under the leadership of Spanish coach Ricardo Ribeiro, as the team faces a new challenge against Brazilian side Palmeiras in the second round of the Club World Cup group stage. Al Ahly hopes to secure a positive result that will boost its chances of advancing to the next round, especially after a goalless draw in the first match against Inter Miami of the United States.

The Palmeiras technical staff is expected to adopt a balanced formation between defense and attack. The Brazilian team’s predicted lineup is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Weverton
Defense: Augustin Giay – Gustavo Gómez – Murilo
Midfield: Felipe Anderson – Richard Ríos – Aníbal Moreno – Joaquín Piquerez
Attack: Estêvão Willian – Mauricio – Vitor Roque
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM Cairo time on Thursday at MetLife Stadium in New York City, USA. It is considered one of the key fixtures in the group due to the history and international experience of both teams.

The two sides have faced each other before in the same tournament on two occasions. The first encounter took place in February 2021 in the third-place playoff, which ended in a goalless draw before Al Ahly triumphed in the penalty shootout 3-2, claiming the bronze medal. The second match was in the semi-finals of the 2022 edition held in the UAE, where Palmeiras defeated Al Ahly 2-0 to reach the final.

This match holds significant importance for both teams, as each aims to strengthen its position in the group. Al Ahly is looking to return to winning ways, while Palmeiras hopes to affirm its strength and secure early qualification.

Egyptian and Arab fans eagerly await this highly anticipated clash, which promises fierce competition between one of Africa’s biggest clubs and one of the most powerful teams from Brazil and the world.