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A true Brazilian classic and a European showdown put a spot in the Club World Cup quarterfinals up for grabs.

Palmeiras faces Botafogo in a heated derby, while Benfica takes on Chelsea in a clash between historic football powerhouses.

Palmeiras - Botafogo (18:00 - Italian time)

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Palmeiras win (2‑1)

Palmeiras, who finished first in their group, have shown form and organization (two wins, no losses). Botafogo, on the other hand, impressed in the group stage but may struggle against the tactical balance and depth of the Brazilian side.

👀 PROBABLE LINEUPS

PALMEIRAS (3-4-2-1): Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Murilo; Felipe Anderson, Rios, Moreno, Piquerez; Estevao, Mauricio; Vitor Roque. Coach: Abel Ferreira.

BOTAFOGO (4-3-3): John; Vitinho, Jair, Barboza, Alex Telles; Allan, Marlon Freitas, Newton; Artur, Igor Jesus, Savarino. Coach: Renato Paiva.

Benfica - Chelsea (22:00 - Italian time)

🔮 AI PREDICTION - Chelsea win (1-2)

The Blues move forward with confidence after their 3‑0 win over Esperance and seem to have found stability with Delap up front. Benfica drew attention by winning their group ahead of Bayern, but Chelsea remains the favorite in a balanced duel.

👀 PROBABLE LINEUPS

BENFICA (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Aursnes, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Sanches, Barreiro; Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis. Coach: Lage.

CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Delap. Coach: Maresca.

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