European champions Manchester City will face either Mexico’s Club Leon or Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds in the Club World Cup semi-finals in December after Tuesday’s draw. The UEFA Champions League winners and Copa Libertadores winners enter the competition at the semi-final stage. This year’s edition is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and also features African champions Al-Ahly of Egypt, Oceania champions Auckland City and home team Al-Ittihad. The final of the Copa Libertadores is to be held on November 4. Draw First round: Al-Ittihad (KSA) v Auckland City (NZL), December 12 Quarter-finals: Al-Ahly (EGY) v Al-Ittihad/Auckland City; Club Leon (MEX) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN), both December 15 Semi-finals: Copa Libertadores winners v Al-Ahly/Al-Ittihad/Auckland City, December 18; Manchester City (ENG) v Club Leon/Urawa Red Diamonds, December 19
The 2023 Club World Cup will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and also features African champions Al-Ahly of Egypt, Oceania champions Auckland City and home team Al-Ittihad.
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