Palmeiras and Porto are set to face each other in the opening round of the Club World Cup. Indeed, the guests represent a more prestigious team, yet this season has not unfolded favourably for them. The Dragons will face a challenging match against the title-winning Brazilians. The Palmeiras vs Porto game will kick off at 23:00 UK Time.
Porto experienced a challenging season. The club suffered significant defeats in the Portuguese league against Benfica and Sporting, ultimately securing third place, trailing nine and 11 points behind them. He could have concluded the season in a better position if not for some setbacks encountered in recent months. Their actions resulted in the club missing out on a potential top-2 finish.
Porto has struggled to achieve success in other tournaments as well. In the Europa League, they were eliminated in the 1/16 finals by Roma (1:1 and 2:3), and in the Portuguese Cup, they reached the same stage, losing 1:2 to Moreirense. During the season, the team underwent a coaching change as Sergio Conceição departed for Milan. At the Club World Cup, Porto qualified by securing one of the two spots allocated to Portugal.
Palmeiras was chosen for this tournament as the champion of the Libertadores Cup-2021. This stands as a notable representative of Brazil. In the championship, the team currently holds fourth place after 11 rounds, with a narrow gap separating them from the teams above, and they are now vying for the top position. In recent rounds, the team has struggled, suffering defeats of 0:2 against Flamengo and 1:2 against Cruzeiro, who are now positioned in the top-2. Prior to that, there was a succession of triumphs for Palmeiras.
The team excels in other tournaments, achieving victories as well. In the Libertadores Cup group stage, he secured victory in all six matches, advancing to the playoffs from the top position. In the Brazilian Cup, Palmeiras recently competed in the 1/16 finals, where they eliminated Ceara with a score of 3:0.
When does Palmeiras vs Porto kick-off?
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
- Game Day:Â Sunday, 15 June 2025
- Kick-off:Â 23:00 UK Time
- Stadium:Â MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Where to watch Palmeiras vs Porto
- UK:Â DAZN UK, tabii
- USA:Â DAZN USA
- Canada: DAZN Canada
- Australia: DAZN, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now
- Portugal:Â DAZN Portugal, tabii
- Brazil: Globoplay, DAZN Brasil, Zapping, Claro TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Sky+, CazéTV, Vivo Play, SporTV, Globo
Palmeiras vs Porto Squads
Palmeiras possible lineup: Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Murilo; Allan, Rios, Martinez, Piquerez; Estevao, Torres; Lopez
Porto possible lineup: Costa; Perez, Pedro, Marcano; Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Moura; Veiga, Mora; Omorodion
