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802 sats \ 22 comments \ @Carresan 22 Jun Stacker_Sports

We are heading towards the last day of the group phase in the Club World Cup and the Gold Cup.

As I mentioned in my recap after all groups completed their first match, clubs from South America, in particular Brazilians, are performing really well. They are above European temas which are clearly at the end of the season and look like a bit tired.

First match will be between Porto and Al-Ahly. Things are not looking well for Portuguese, as even if they win, a draw between Palmeiras and Inter Miami could send them back to Europe.

Then, on Tuesday, Benfica and Bayer will fight for the top spot in their group. Germans look like the stronger European team at this moment. Portugueses need a draw at least to qualify for the next round. A draw works out for both teams, will it happen?

Later, on Tuesday, the only match this week from the Gold Cup: Canada vs El Salvador. Canada scored 6 goals in their victory against Honduras in their first match. Last night, they only could get a draw against Curazao. I was not even aware they had a football team until this Gold Cup. El Salvador is at the bottom of the group with just one point.

We move on to Wednesday, where Inter and River have 4 points and a draw also is a good outcome for both teams. If any of this two loses and Monterrey wins , the loser could go home.

Also on Wednesday , Mamelodi Sundowns, from South Africa, will try to go through to the last 16 round if they beat Fluminense. It's a tough one, though they almost surprised Borussia Dortmund.

Finally, on Thursday, Juventus and Man City will play an all-European match. It seems that both teams could qualify for the next round.

Fixtures

Porto vs Al-Ahly. Match 3 Group Phase. Club World Cup. Tuesday 24th June , 03:00 AM CET.
Benfica vs Bayern Munich. Match 3 Group Phase. Club World Cup. Tuesday 24th June, 09:00 PM CET
Canada vs El Salvador. Match 3 Group Phase. Gold Cup. Wednesday 25th June, 04:00 AM CET
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense. Match 3 Group Phase. Club World Cup. Wednesday 25th June, 09:00 PM CET
Inter Milan vs River Plate. Match 3 Group Phase. Club World Cup. Thursday 26th June, 03:00 AM CET
Juventus vs Man City. Match 3 Group Phase. Club World Cup. Thursday 26th June , 09:00 PM CET

Please provide your final scores for these matches before Monday 23rd, 06:00 PM CET

Good luck!

CC: @grayruby @TNStacker @suraz @User21000000 @Riberet @Undisciplined @0xbitcoiner @jakoyoh629 @south_korea_ln

PS: I will post week 4 recap tomorrow.

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3 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

This is a reminder for @Riberet and @south_korea_ln to provide your scores.

15 sats \ 2 replies \ @south_korea_ln 8h

Porto 2–1 Al-Ahly

Benfica 1–3 Bayern Munich

Canada 2–0 El Salvador

Mamelodi Sundowns 1–2 Fluminense

Inter Milan 1–1 River Plate

Juventus 1–2 Man City

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Carresan OP 2h

Happy to take all your predictions but the Porto vs Al-Ahly match was already on its way or even finished, so I will not consider it.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @south_korea_ln 42m

My prediction missed the final score by much, anyhow~~

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 22 Jun

Porto 2-0 Al-Ahly Benfica 1-2 Bayern Munich Canada 2-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Fluminense Inter Milan 2-0 River Plate Juventus 1-1 Man City

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Thanks! Pressure is on you!

15 sats \ 4 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 22 Jun

Porto 1-2 Al-Ahly Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich Canada 3-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 1-3 Fluminense Inter Milan 1-0 River Plate Juventus 1-2 Man City

21 sats \ 3 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Thanks! Lost your faith in Porto?

15 sats \ 2 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 20h

Pretty much, yeah, they suck! I want them to win, but I just don't believe it anymore. The only motivation for this game is pride, and you know how that goes in football, there’s not much of it! For Porto to go through, Miami needs to beat Palmeiras, and we’ve got to win and score a few goals so our goal difference is better than Palmeiras. Pretty much impossible!

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Carresan OP 20h

True, I think that the timing of this tournament is tricky for Europeans sides. South American look stronger.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 20h

Yeah, I’d still bet on a European team to win. But we can’t forget the South Americans, a.k.a. the Brazilians, are not even halfway through their season, while the Europeans are basically on 'vacation season'. You can really see it in the second half of the games.

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @TNStacker 22 Jun

Porto 3-0 Al-Ahly Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich Canada 2-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 0-2 Fluminense Inter Milan 2-0 River Plate Juventus 1-2 Man City

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Thanks!

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @User21000000 22 Jun

Porto 2-0 Al-Ahly Benfica 1-2 Bayern Munich Canada 2-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 0-2 Fluminense Inter Milan 2-0 River Plate Juventus 1-2 Man City

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Noted!

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 22 Jun

Porto 2-1 Al-Ahly Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich Canada 2-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Fluminense Inter Milan 2-0 River Plate Juventus 1-2 Man City

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Noted! Ready for another comeback?

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @suraz 22 Jun

Porto 2-1 Al-Ahly Benfica 1-3 Bayern Munich Canada 2-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Fluminense Inter Milan 2-2 River Plate Juventus 1-2 Manchester City

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Thanks!

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @jakoyoh629 22 Jun

Porto 1-1 Al-Ahly Benfica 0-2 Bayern Munich Canada 2-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Fluminense Inter Milan 1-0 River Plate Juventus 1-3 Man City

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Noted!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 20h

Porto 2-1 Al-Ahly Benfica 0-3 Bayern Munich Canada 3-0 El Salvador Mamelodi Sundowns 2-3 Fluminense Inter Milan 1-0 River Plate Juventus 2-2 Man City