The excitement is building as the countdown begins for the highly anticipated quarter-final match between Al-Ahly and Al-Ittihad in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
Both teams are determined to secure their place in the next stage of the tournament, which is being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ittihad enjoys the advantage of playing on their home turf with the support of their passionate fans as they prepare to face the Egyptian giants, Al-Ahly, in this thrilling FIFA Club World Cup encounter.
On the other hand, Al-Ahly is hoping to have their dedicated fans, known as the Red Devils, creating a vibrant atmosphere within the Jewel Stadium.
Here are the expected lineups for the Al-Ahly vs. Al-Ittihad clash in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup:
**Expected Al-Ittihad Lineup:**
- Goalkeeper: Marcelo Grohe
- Defense: Mohannad Al-Shanqiti, Ahmed Hegazi, Hassan Kadesh, Zakaria Al-Hawsawi
- Midfield: N'Golo Kanté, Fabinho, Faisal Al-Ghamdi
- Forward: Romarinho, Karim Benzema, Coronado
**Expected Al-Ahly Lineup:**
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy
- Defense: Ali Maâloul, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdel-Moneim, Mohamed Hani
- Midfield: Marwan Mohsen, Aliou Dieng, Emam Ashour
- Forward: Hussein El-Shahat, Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim Kahraba, Percy Tau
The journey for Al-Ahly in this championship begins with their quarter-final clash against Al-Ittihad.
Al-Ittihad earned their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup as the representatives of the host nation and the champions of the Saudi Professional League.
Match Details for Al-Ahly vs. Al-Ittihad in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup:
The match will take place on Friday at the Jewel Stadium in Jeddah as part of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Kick-off time: 8:00 PM Cairo time (9:00 PM Mecca time).
The Tigers secured their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament after defeating Auckland City with a convincing 3-0 victory in the preliminary round.
Al-Ahly is gearing up for their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking their ninth appearance in the tournament and their fourth consecutive one. This year's edition is being held in Saudi Arabia from December 12 to December 22.
The match between Al-Ahly and Al-Ittihad will be broadcast on SSC HD Sports, the exclusive broadcaster for the FIFA Club World Cup matches in Saudi Arabia.
Here is the schedule for the remaining matches of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, promising thrilling moments as top clubs from around the world compete for the prestigious title.
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