Porto and Al Ahly entered the final match day of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, knowing that anything other than the victory will end their hopes of entering the final 16 games.
The Portuguese side started with a promising 0-0 draw against Palmeiras, but an early lead lost 2-1 to Miami in Atlanta after a second half goal on Thursday.
“I don’t think it’s easy to play at all,” said midfielder Gabri Veega.
“I know Al Ahly; their coach [Jose Riveiro] I trained me when I was eight and I knew how they worked. They are very good.
“I’m in Saudi Arabia, so I know they are a very tough team, very comprehensive and have achieved extensive achievements, including the champions of the Egyptian and African Champions League.”
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Unfortunately, the dominant Egypt champion did not draw 0-0 to beat Miami in the first game, before losing 2-0 to Palmeiras on Thursday.
“Al-Ahly will play tomorrow’s game to achieve the next stage of dreams,” said former Orlando Pirates manager Riveiro.
“This is Al-Ahly’s identity – a club that won’t give up until the last whistle. We came to the United States and achieved good results. Players sometimes performed well, but when we didn’t get a win, it’s hard to talk about positive results.”
“Qualification is still possible. We will be a strong team and we will fight against everything we have to go through. Our goal is to achieve our best performance and hope to win.
“I’ve been here for two weeks and learned about the style and culture of the players. They’re not satisfied with the recent results and understand the responsibilities on their shoulders.”
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Porto v Al Ahly Team News
Goalkeepers Samuel Portugal and Goncalo Ribeiro have been late for Porto’s team after Diogo Costa missed a part of the muscle discomfort on the right thigh of the first choice.
Fabio Vieira qualifies after loaning out at Arsenal’s Estadio do Dragao last season, while midfielder Marko Grujic has been on a heel release since September.
Egyptian midfielders Emam Ashour and Taher Mohamed Taher were out due to injury, but Riveiro said he “will not stay in absence”.
“The 28 players on our team are all the original players,” Espanyol added. “We have high-quality players on our team.”
Porto v al ahly expected lineup
PORTO Start XI: Ramos; Mario, Martim, Ze Pedro, Marcano, Francisco Moura; Vasco Sousa, Gabri Veiga, Fabio Varela, Rodrigo Mora; Samu Aghehowa
al-ahly start xi: El Shenawi; Hanni, Ibrahim, El Ash, Kuka; Attia, Fathy, Radar (Reda); Trezeguet, W Ali, Bencharki
How to Watch Porto V al Ahly: TV and Online Streaming
Tuesday’s kickoff time is 02:00 BST, and the live report is Daz.
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