Brazilian quarterfinalists Fluminense and Palmeiras benefit from Club World Cup's expanded field
The two teams meet Friday in Orlando, Florida. The tournament's other Brazilian quarterfinalist, Palmeiras, faces Chelsea later in the day in Philadelphia. On Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain plays Bayern Munich in Atlanta and Real Madrid faces Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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