Match report
Palmeiras Defeats Al Ahly 2-0 in FIFA Club World Cup Final
Palmeiras
2–0
FT
Al Ahly
Jun 19, 2025
Palmeiras secured their place at the top of world football by defeating Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup Final. Raphael Veiga's red card cancellation and an own goal by Wessam Abou Ali, followed by a crucial strike from J. López, solidified Palmeiras' victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Palmeiras 2–0 Al Ahly
- • Raphael Veiga had his red card cancelled due to VAR intervention at the 38th minute
- • Wessam Abou Ali scored an own goal for Palmeiras in the 49th minute
- • J. López scored the second goal for Palmeiras in the 59th minute, assisted by Maurício
Lineups
Palmeiras
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 Weverton (G)
- 4 A. Giay (D)
- 15 G. Gómez (D)
- 26 Murilo (D)
- 22 J. Piquerez (D)
- 8 R. Ríos (M)
- 5 A. Moreno (M)
- 41 Estêvão (M)
- 23 Raphael Veiga (M)
- 17 F. Torres (M)
- 9 Vitor Roque (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Paulinho
- 6 Vanderlan
- 32 E. Martínez
- 42 J. López
- 18 Maurício
- 31 Luighi Hanri
- 13 Micael
- 3 Bruno Fuchs
- 30 Lucas Evangelista
- 2 Marcos Rocha
- 40 Allan
- 12 Mayke
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 14 Marcelo Lomba
- 39 Thalys
Al Ahly
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Mohamed El Shenawy (G)
- 30 Mohamed Hany (D)
- 15 A. Dari (D)
- 6 Yasser Ibrahim (D)
- 54 Y. Attiat Allah (D)
- 8 Hamdi Fathy (M)
- 13 Marwan Attia (M)
- 5 M. Ben Romdhane (M)
- 25 Zizo (F)
- 9 Wessam Abou Ali (F)
- 7 Trézéguet (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Hussein El Shahat
- 4 Ahmed Ramadan
- 10 N. Gradišar
- 19 Mohamed Magdi Kafsha
- 17 A. Bencharki
- 2 Khaled Abdel Fattah
- 27 Mostafa El Aash
- 3 Omar Kamal
- 37 Mostafa Makhlouf
- 23 A. Dieng
- 26 Mohamed Seha
- 31 Mostafa Shobeir
- 36 Ahmed Koka
- 24 Ahmed Reda
- 11 Karim El Debes
Timeline
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38' Palmeiras Var · Red card cancelledRaphael Veiga
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39' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardRaphael Veiga
Foul
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42' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardHamdy Fathy
Foul
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43' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardAgustín Giay
Foul
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45'+3 Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardYahia Attiyat Allah
Foul
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46' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: Vitor Roque · On: J. López
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46' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Raphael Veiga · On: Maurício
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49' Palmeiras Goal · Own GoalWessam Abou Ali
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59' Palmeiras Goal · Normal GoalJ. López · Assist: Maurício
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62' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Dari · On: Ahmed Ramadan
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62' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 2Off: Wessam Abou Ali · On: N. Gradišar
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62' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 3Off: Hamdy Fathy · On: Mohamed Magdi Kafsha
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62' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 4Off: Trézéguet · On: A. Bencharki
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67' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Moreno · On: E. Martínez
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74' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardJoaquín Piquerez
Foul
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76' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Torres · On: Paulinho
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76' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5Off: Estêvão · On: Vanderlan
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79' Al Ahly Card · Yellow CardMarwan Attia
Foul
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87' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 5Off: Yahia Attiyat Allah · On: Hussein El Shahat
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90'+5 Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardRichard Ríos
Match Stats
| Stat | Palmeiras | Al Ahly |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 238 | 465 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 1 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 186 | 416 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The cancellation of Raphael Veiga's red card at the 38th minute allowed Palmeiras to maintain their full lineup and control over the game.
- ▸ Wessam Abou Ali's own goal in the 49th minute shifted momentum heavily in favor of Palmeiras, setting the stage for a decisive second half.