Lance! selects the first phase of the FIFA Club World Cup squad; check it out

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A fase de grupos do FIFA Club World Cup The end has come - and there was no shortage of emotions. In three rounds filled with great games, blowouts, surprises, and memorable individual performances, several players etched their names in the history of the first edition of the FIFA Club World Cup. Given this scenario, the team of journalists and contributors from UD News They met to elect the ideal selection of the first phase of the tournament. Check it out:

Among Brazilians who shone with great performances, European favorites who disappointed, and surprises coming from less heralded clubs, the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup has come to an end, leaving behind good stories and increasing expectations for the continuation of the competition. Now, with the knockout stage approaching, it's time to turn the page. The promise is of even more intense matches and new stars emerging on the path to the world title. With the end of the group stage, check out the selection made by UD News :

🟢⚪Check out the group stage selection of the World Cup, chosen by UD News

GOL: Bounou (Al-Hilal) - 37.1%

LTD: Hakimi (PSG) - 62.9%

ZAG: Sérgio Ramos (Monterrey) - 51.4%

ZAG: Barboza (Botafogo) - 48.6%

LTE: Alex Telles (Botafogo) - 34.3%

MEI Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) - 65.7%

MEI: Vitinha (PSG) 40%

MEI: Jorginho (Flamengo) - 31.4%

PTD: Jhon Arias (Fluminense) 82.9%

PTE: Olise (Bayern Munich) - 42.8%

ATA: Igor Jesus (Botafogo) - 65.7%

🌐 TEC: Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) - 34.3%

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🖤"The Football cemetery is full of favorites"

The selection stands out due to the presence of three Botafogo players : Igor Jesus, Alex Telles, and Barboza. Not by chance. In the group considered the "group of death," the team from General Severiano faced Paris Saint-Germain , champion of the Champions League just a few weeks ago, and the Atlético de Madrid , traditional third force in Spain, always in contention with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Before the competition began, many pointed to the two Europeans as absolute favorites for spots in the knockout stage, leaving Botafogo with practically no chance. However, the Glorioso arrived at the tournament with the slogan "The football cemetery is full of favorites" and made the prophecy come true: they beat PSG 1-0 and held a draw against Atlético Madrid. Thus, Botafogo advanced with authority to the round of sixteen.

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🔴Flamengo is the champion in the Club World Cup

After Botafogo's great achievement, the spotlight turned to Flamengo , that would face the Chelsea , one of the members of the Big Six - a group that brings together the six largest clubs in England. The match promised to be difficult and balanced, with the favoritism leaning towards the British. But what the Blues didn't count on is that the But Dear I have a history of "putting the English in line".

In the main match of the red-black team's group stage, Flamengo <failed> o Chelsea. Even though they fell behind in the score, the team led by Filipe Luís stayed calm, showed maturity, and managed to turn it around with a true spectacle. The 3 to 1 victory secured their spot and put Jorginho in the tournament selection.

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⚔️Jhon Arias leads Fluminense for classification to the round of sixteen

Among the Brazilians in the competition, perhaps the Fluminense if it were the most underestimated. After irregular seasons since the conquest of the Libertadores, the Tricolor arrived at the World Cup surrounded by doubts. But the Guerriers Team responded in the field.

He played a great game against him. Borussia Dortmund , dominated the actions and secured the draw in the second duel between Brazilians and Europeans in this phase. The team's name was the Colombian John Arias , who took over as the technical leader of the team and stood out as a key player for the qualification to the round of sixteen.

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🟢Palmeiras has no representatives in the national team, but also does not disappoint

The only Brazilian without representatives in the selection of UD News foi o Palmeiras , but this does not mean that he has disappointed. On the contrary: Abel Ferreira's team advanced in first place in the group and put on good performances.

On debut, it was better than the Porto , but failed to achieve the victory. Even so, Palmeiras understood that there was no reason to lower their heads in front of European clubs — and gained confidence. Following that, they beat the Al Ahly , from Egypt, and snatched a heroic draw against the Inter Miami , de Lionel Messi .

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Richard Ríos e Aníbal Moreno They were the main highlights of the São Paulo team, falling just short of the final selection. Both midfielders were crucial pieces in Palmeiras' campaign and should continue as pillars in the next phase.

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