Kick-off on 15.12.23 20:00.

The Red Devils are embarking on their tenth FIFA Club World Cup journey. In June, the champion of Egypt secured the African Champions League title by defeating Morocco's Wydad in the final (2-1, 1-1). The Tigers easily defeated New Zealand's Auckland City in the previous stage. Gallardo's squad scored all three goals before halftime, with a total of twenty-seven shots (eleven on target) and actively creating dangerous attacks (90-42).

Watch the Al-Ahli vs. Al-Ittihad match online; the opponents crossed paths on this same stage of the tournament eighteen years ago, when the strongest clubs from continents and football confederations competed for the second trophy. Back then, the team from Jeddah secured victory in Tokyo with a 1-0 score. It was the debut participation in the competition for both sides. In 2006, the team from Cairo reached the semifinals, defeating Auckland City 2-0.

In 2008, the Red Devils were dramatically eliminated by Pachuca, letting slip a two-goal advantage (2-4, overtime). In 2012, they managed to overcome Japanese Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 at this stage, but in the next tournament, the Egyptian champion lost to Guangzhou 0-2. In 2020, Al-Ahli eliminated Qatari Al-Duhail 1-0; in 2021, Monterrey 1-0; and in the last competition, the team secured victory over Seattle Sounders with the only goal in the eighty-eighth minute. Watch the Al-Ahli vs. Al-Ittihad game online.

According to Relevo, Al-Ittihad want to sign Alaba and are willing to pay twenty million euros, but David prefers to stay in Real Madrid. Benzema scored one of the goals in the previous round. Karim became the first player in the history of the Club World Cup to score in four editions of the tournament.

Earlier, the forward stated in an interview with Ariyadhiah that he is pleased with the decision to move to Saudi Arabia because he is among people who love sports. Watch the Al-Ahli vs. Al-Ittihad showdown online.