Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense

Club World Cup is not so significant to the European clubs, but that is not the case with other clubs participating in the competition such as the Mamelodi Sundowns.

The South African team has already pocketed a sum of more than $11m at the event which is more than twice the figure they would have won being the CAF Champions League winners.

Although that may not be much of a financial gain to most clubs concerned, to the Sundowns it is a very extra ordinary financial influx, which will not only ensure their survival in years to come but also enhance their status in the African football arena as one of the top underrated clubs in the continent.

Masandawana still could improve much as they have an opportunity to earn additional 9.5 million dollars by winning against Brazilian giants Fluminense.

Although the bookies have deemed the South African outfit huge underdogs, Miguel Cardoso and his men will definitely be much enthused after standing their own against Borussia Dortmund in their previous game.

The Sundowns were eventually hammered 4-3 by the Bundesliga powerhouse but three goals against teams playing in the top tier of the world will provide the South Africans with all the confidence that they need going into the game on Tuesday in Miami.

However, just like their rivals, Fluminense are also not toying around with the competition - one could similarly claim about all Brazilian teams that are involved into the tournament.

They do not necessarily possess huge budgets but the representatives of Brazil are demonstrating heart and determination as they have awed their European opponents.

current Copa Libertadores botafogo, in fact, spectacularly eliminated the champions league champions Paris Saint-Germain, but Flamengo did not want to feel less, and massacred Chelsea 3-1 to qualify in the 16 final.

Fluminense also did not disappoint since they registered a nil to nil draw with Borussia Dortmund and defeated Ulsan Hyundai. They have now only one point less to secure their position in the knockout stage.

The Tricolor last reached the final of the Club World Cup in 2023 and will be hoping to make another good run this time.Mamelodi Sundowns may be without striker Lebo Mothiba who has pulled a muscle in Saturday defeat against the Borussia Dortmund, and he is set to undergo a late fitness check.

Tashreeq Matthews came in place of Arthur Sales in the starting eleven in the game against Bundesliga side and he is likely to retain his role.

Fluminense enter this Tuesday without the two injured players, Otavio and Yeferson Soteldo, who were not pre-selected in the beginning of the tournament.

Agustin Canobbio and Facundo Bernal are both doubts having injuries and Keno and German Cano are available and ready to play.