Match report
Fluminense Defeats Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2-1 in FIFA Club World Cup Thriller
Fluminense
2–1
FT
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Jul 4, 2025
Fluminense secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Al-Hilal Saudi FC in the FIFA Club World Cup, showcasing their resilience and tactical prowess. The match was marked by early pressure from both sides but it was Matheus Martinelli who broke the deadlock for Fluminense with a stunning goal at the 40th minute. Despite going down to ten men after Martinelli's yellow card, Fluminense managed to hold off Al-Hilal until Marcos Leonardo equalized for the Saudis in the 51st minute. The turning point came wh
Key Facts
- • Fluminense won 2-1 against Al-Hilal Saudi FC
- • Matheus Martinelli scored at 40'
- • Marcos Leonardo equalized at 51'
- • Hércules secured the win with a goal at 70'
Lineups
Fluminense
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Fábio (G)
- 4 Ignácio (D)
- 3 Thiago Silva (D)
- 22 J. Freytes (D)
- 2 Samuel Xavier (M)
- 8 Martinelli (M)
- 5 F. Bernal (M)
- 16 Nonato (M)
- 12 G. Fuentes (M)
- 21 J. Arias (F)
- 14 G. Cano (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Thiago Santos
- 23 Guga
- 45 Lima
- 9 Everaldo
- 35 Hércules
- 77 Paulo Baya
- 10 Ganso
- 26 Manoel
- 11 Keno
- 17 A. Canobbio
- 7 Y. Soteldo
- 98 Vitor Eudes
- 18 R. Lezcano
- 90 K. Serna
- 19 J. Lavega
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 37 Y. Bounou (G)
- 20 João Cancelo (D)
- 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 8 Rúben Neves (D)
- 6 Renan Lodi (D)
- 24 Moteb Al Harbi (D)
- 22 S. Milinković-Savić (M)
- 28 Mohamed Kanno (M)
- 16 Nasser Al Dawsari (M)
- 77 Malcom (F)
- 11 Marcos Leonardo (F)
Substitutes
- 88 Hamad Al Yami
- 18 Musab Al Juwayr
- 5 Ali Al Bulayhi
- 27 Kaio César
- 10 A. Hamed-Allah
- 15 Mohammed Al Qahtani
- 17 Mohammed Al Yami
- 12 Yasser Al Shahrani
- 40 Ahmad Aburasyin
- 7 Khalid Al Ghannam
- 39 Abdulaziz Hadhood
- 78 Ali Lajami
- 4 Khalifah Al Dawsari
Timeline
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11' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Card · Yellow CardSergej Milinković-Savić
Foul
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22' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Card · Yellow CardRenan Lodi
Foul
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36' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardJ. Freytes
Foul
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40' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalMatheus Martinelli · Assist: G. Fuentes
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44' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardMatheus Martinelli
Foul
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45'+4 Al-Hilal Saudi FC Var · Penalty cancelledMarcos Leonardo
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46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: Hércules
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51' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Goal · Normal GoalMarcos Leonardo · Assist: Kalidou Koulibaly
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66' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardThiago Silva
Foul
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68' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2Off: Nonato · On: Lima
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68' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Cano · On: Everaldo
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70' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalHércules · Assist: Samuel Xavier
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75' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Mohamed Kanno · On: A. Hamed-Allah
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83' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4Off: Samuel Xavier · On: Guga
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83' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 2Off: Moteb Al Harbi · On: Ali Al Bulayhi
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83' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Nasser Al Dawsari · On: Kaio César
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88' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Bernal · On: Thiago Santos
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90' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Card · Yellow CardRúben Neves
Foul
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90' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 4Off: João Cancelo · On: Hamad Al Yami
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90' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 5Off: Malcom · On: Musab Al Juwayr
Match Stats
| Stat | Fluminense | Al-Hilal Saudi FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 88% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 12 |
| Total Passes | 333 | 432 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 282 | 382 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fluminense's early goal by Matheus Martinelli in the 40th minute set the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Hércules' decisive strike at the 70-minute mark solidified Fluminense's lead and secured their win over Al-Hilal.