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Get Ready for Borussia Dortmund's Club World Cup Debut Against Fluminense!
It's time for Borussia Dortmund to participate in the Club World Cup extravaganza, with their inaugural match against the renowned Brazilian side, Fluminense, on the cards this Tuesday, 6 pm CET, at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Furthermore, catch the thrilling action live on either Sat.1 or DAZN!
Fluminense, a traditional powerhouse in Brazilian football, hails from Rio de Janeiro, where they amassed their success. They were crowned champions of the Copa Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the UEFA Champions League, two years ago. The Black and Yellows would be wise not to underestimate their opponents!
Despite the exciting clash, the fervor for football in the New York/New Jersey region remains on the lower side, with some of the MetLife Stadium's 80,000 seats potentially going unfilled. Count on approximately 5,000 to 6,000 Dortmund fans to make their presence felt!
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Lineups
BVB: Kobel - Süle, Anton, Bensebaini - Ryerson, Groß, Sabitzer, Svensson - Brandt, Guirassy, Adeyemi
Fluminense: Fabio - Samuel Xavier, Freytes, Thiago Silva, René - Hercules, Martinelli, Nano - Arias, Everaldo, Canobbio
The highly-coveted youngster Jude Bellingham, signed by Dortmund for a whopping €30 million, is set to perch on the bench until further notice. "Jude's still not able to occupy the position he deserves yet," coach Niko Kovac explained ahead of the game. Dortmund boasts a diverse midfield arsenal, with talented players like Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Groß, and Carney Chukwuemeka, who is with the squad until the end of June, vying for positions.
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*Originally, this match saw a goalless draw, drawing a more modest attendance of around 34,736 people. This was notably lower than the stadium's approximately 82,000 capacity, partly due to weather concerns and the heat experienced during the tournament.
It's worth noting that both clubs have a strong fan base accustomed to huge crowds. Last season, Dortmund boasted the highest average Bundesliga attendance at about 81,365 spectators per game. Fluminense, too, has a history of massive attendances, drawing around 90,000 fans for the Copa Libertadores final return leg in 2008 at the Maracanã Stadium, with a capacity of about 82,238. Despite this, the match saw significantly lower attendance than usual for either club, due to factors like venue location, tournament timing, and weather conditions.
On the pitch, Fluminense fielded a relatively older team, with an average age of 31.6 years and half the starting XI over 30. Notable veterans included goalkeeper Fábio and defenders Thiago Silva, Samuel Xavier, and René. Dortmund fielded a younger, more experienced squad, with an average age of 27.3 years. Goalie Gregor Kobel was crucial for Dortmund, preventing Fluminense from scoring with his stellar saves, including an impressive double-save during the second half. The match ended 0-0, setting up further games for both clubs in their Club World Cup campaigns.
As Borussia Dortmund competes in the Club World Cup for the first time, their clash against the historic Brazilian side, Fluminense, brings back memories of their recent victory in the Copa Libertadores, South America's UEFA Champions League equivalent. Fans of European-leagues football, particularly football enthusiasts from Dortmund, are expected to fill around 5,000 to 6,000 seats at the MetLife Stadium during the match, making their presence felt in the otherwise less enthusiastic New York/New Jersey region.
