Manchester City looks beyond Europe to become the world's best club
Manchester City looks beyond Europe to become the world's best club.
Manchester City announced its starting lineup ahead of the 2023 FIBA Club World Cup final against Fluminense held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 23rd (Korean time).
Manchester City's starting lineup will be goalkeeper Ederson, followed by Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodri, Luis, Bernardo, Foden, Grealish and Alvarez.
Fluminense starts with goalkeeper Fabio, followed by Xavier, Marcelo, Melo, Nino, Andre, Martinelli, Gansu, Keno, Arias and Cano.
Manchester City is just one step away from winning its first Club World Cup. After winning their first championship in the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, they qualified to become the world's best club.
In the last semifinals, they defeated the ‘Asian champion’ Urawa Reds 3-0. It looked like they would focus on rotation members, but they showed their will to win the Club World Cup by putting in key players.
'South American champion' Fluminense advanced to the finals with a 2-0 win in the semifinals against 'African champion' Al Ahly. It is also their first time playing in the Club World Cup finals.
The recent Club World Cup was dominated by European champions for 10 years. Starting with Bayern Munich in 2013, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Chelsea have won the title 10 times in a row.
In addition, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, along with Real Madrid coach Carlos Ancelotti, holds the record for the most wins with three wins. If we win this tournament, we can surpass Coach Ancelotti.