Guardiola's words about the FIFA Club World Cup where they could play against Fluminense

The 2023 Copa Libertadores has finally left its champion. Fluminense beat Boca Juniors in the final and with this, secured their place in the next Club World Cup to be played in December. In this tournament, which pits all the continental champions against each other, there is the possibility that Manchester City will face Fluminense in a possible final. However, he is also in Leon from Mexico, who could surprise and get into the final. Given this, Pep Guardiola is already talking about it.

"It's hard. I've been three times there. The first game is so tricky. People talk about the final. We'll go there and prepare. The club doesn't have the trophy so sometimes players talk about that in the locker room...", said Pep Guardiola about Manchester City's debut in this competition. It is the first time that Pep Guardiola plays this tournament with a debutant team. He already won it previously with FC Barcelona.

The Conmebol representative was the last of the 7 participants left to qualify for the great tournament that will begin on December 12 and whose final will be played on the 22nd of that month at the Abdullah Sports City, the stadium that will host five of the seven matches. The other teams are: Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia Champion), Auckland City (Oceania Champion), Al-Alhy (African Champion), Urawa Red Diamonds (Asian Champion), León (Concacaf Champion) and Manchester City .

Is Manchester City favorite?

Al Ittihad, Arab team of French scorer Karim Benzema, Auckland City of New Zealand or Al Ahly of Egypt are the possible rivals of the Copa Libertadores champion in the Club World Cup. However, it is almost a fact that Manchester City will have its place in the final. The final and the third place match will be on December 22. The 20th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will be played for the first time in Saudi Arabia and all matches will be in Jeddah.