Al-Hilal’s Brazilians Expect “Super Tough” Clash With Fluminense

Al-Hilal’s Brazilian trio is bracing for a high-stakes showdown with Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals. After their stunning win over Manchester City, Malcom, Renan Lodi and Marcos Leonardo are now turning their focus to a familiar and formidable opponent.

“It’s going to be a super tough match. I know Brazilian teams well. It’ll be a game of equals, like we played against City and Real Madrid. We hope to put on a great show,” Malcom told CazéTV. He also praised the Brazilian presence at the tournament: “I’m very proud. All four Brazilian teams were highly competitive. Now it’s about who makes fewer mistakes—hopefully, it’ll be us. It’s going to be a great game.”

Marcos Leonardo echoed that sentiment: “We joked about how we might end up playing a Brazilian team. The vibe is different, the game is different, everything changes. Fluminense is a great team—and so are we. There are no easy games nowadays.”

The upcoming match promises to be a fierce contest between two squads that have already proven their ability to go toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite.