Four teams that qualified after winning the Copa Libertadores fell in the semifinals, but all of them won the match for third place
The Palmeiras finished their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. After tying to zero in regulation time, the Brazilian team was overtaken by the Egyptian Al Ahly in the penalty shootout (3-2) and finished the competition in fourth place, the worst performance by a South American representative in the tournament.
Before the green, other four teams that qualified after winning the Copa Liberators they fell in the semifinals, but they all won the match for third place: International (2010), Athletic-MG (2013), National Athletic-COL (2016) and River Plate-ARG (2018).
The disappointing performance of the Palm trees in Qatar, with a defeat and a draw, it goes straight through its goal-scoring drought. The São Paulo club was left blank in both matches played at the World Cup.
a la 1999 Intercontinental, Which was played directly against a European team, the Palm trees arrived at the third party of the world without marking, since it was defeated by Manchester United (1-0) in Japan this year. It should be noted that Verdão had a goal disallowed Alex.
It was not the only sporting performance that fell short of expectations in Qatar. Fourth place in the competition will also have effects on club coffers. If he came first, the club would take home, in addition to the world champion cup, the $ 10 million prize.
With the worst possible placement, as it reached the semifinals directly, the team is left with $ 2 million, about 20% of the grand prize. Al Ahly, who beat Palmeiras on penalties, scored $ 2.5 million.
After participating in the FIFA Club World Cup, el Palm trees returns to Brazil and will return to the field on Sunday against force, For the Brazilian Championship. yet there is a chance of winning another title, the Copa Brasil, In the final against the Guilds, Scheduled for March.