D-Day for 'The Yellows' - BVB & Mamelodi fight decisive battles

The two FIFA Club World Cup rounds in Group F are behind us, and the final and decisive matchday is upon us. The Asian representative in the group, the Korean Ulsan, has already been eliminated, and only two out of the three remaining crews will book tickets for the knockout phase.

This day will be the D-Day for "The Yellows" - Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns.

In prospect, the Bundesliga side should have the easiest task against Ulsan for various reasons. The Koreans are out of the tournament, so their motivation could be low. Not to mention how strong Dortmund's squad is compared to today's rivals.

Still, an Asian representative at the CWC has yet to win a game, and Ulsan will undoubtedly pursue an honourable farewell to the USA.

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On the other hand, a much more interesting battle will take place in Miami, where Mamelodi will take on Fluminense in a direct showdown for a Round of 16 ticket. The Brazilian team has a one-point advantage and would advance even in case of a draw. Conversely, Mamelodi are in an all-or-nothing situation.

A week ago, they recorded the maiden victory of an African team in the tournament. Today, they could become the first side from the Mother Continent to advance to the last 16, where they'd face Inter Milan, Monterrey, or River Plate.

Tonight (22.00), the entire African continent will be coloured yellow and support the popular Brazilians against a team from the country that gave them the nickname.

Good luck, Mamelodi! Africa is standing by your side!

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Matchday 3

Monday

Atletico Madrid - Botafogo 1-0 (0-0)

/Griezmann 87/

Seattle - PSG 0-2 (0-1)

/Kvaratskhelia 35, Hakimi 66/

Tuesday

Inter Miami - Palmeiras 2-2 (1-0)

/Allende 16, Suarez 65 - Paulinho 80, Mauricio 87/

Porto - Al Ahly Cairo 4-4 (1-2)

/Mora 23, Gomes 50, Aghehowa 53, Pepe 89 - Abou Ali 15, 45+2 pen, 51, Romdhane 64/

Auckland - Boca Juniors 1-1 (0-1)

/Gray 52 - Garrow 26 og/

Benfica - Bayern 1-0 (1-0)

/Schejlderup 13/

Wednesday

Esperance - Chelsea 0-3 (0-1)

/Adarabioyo 45+3, Delap 45+5, George 90+7/

Los Angeles - Flamengo 1-1 (0-0)

/Bouanga 84 - Wallace Yan 86/

22:00: (1.22) Dortmund (6.50) Ulsan (12.0)

22:00: (4.10) Mamelodi (3.50) Fluminense (1.90)

Thursday

04:00: (1.90) Inter Milan (3.45) River Plate (3.80)

04:00: (5.30) Urawa RD (3.60) Monterrey (1.70)

22:00: (4.40) Juventus (3.50) Man.City (1.85)

22:00: (2.55) Wydad Casablanca (3.35) Al Ain (2.75)

Friday

04:00: (1.48) Al Hilal (4.40) Pachuca (6.75)

04:00: (9.00) Salzburg (5.90) Real Madrid (1.30)

***odds are subject to change***