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There is already a grand final of the Club World Cup: Palmeiras vs. Chelsea. This time there were no surprises in the semifinals, although there could have been. Especially in the key played by the European champion, against the Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia, that put him on the ropes.
In the Arab team Gustavo Cuéllar was a starter. The Viking he had a great physical display, from area to area, making Chelsea’s game uncomfortable, which never appeared. Even he promoted goal plays, but goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga avoided everything that was thrown at him, being the great figure of the party.
At the end, Chelsea won it by the slightest difference, with a lone goal from Romelu Lukaku. Meanwhile, Al Hilal will have to face the Egyptians of Al-Ahly, in the dispute for third place.
VIDEO Goal of Romelu Lukaku with Chelsea al Hilal in the Club World Cup 2021
Although Cuéllar could not qualify, in the final of this edition of the Club World Cup there will be a Colombian presence. There, in Abu Dhabi, former Independiente Medellín player, Eduard Atuesta, will defend the colors of Palmeiras, that goes for the feat of beating Chelsea and returning the cup to South America, which has not won it since 2012.
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