Abu Dhabi, February 6 (BNA): European Champions League winners Chelsea will play Al-Hilal, the Asian champions, in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
The London club discovered its opponent on Wednesday after flying to Abu Dhabi as Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal beat UAE champions Al Jazira 6-1 on Sunday.
Chelsea in Abu Dhabi is led by assistant coaches Arnaud Michaels and Zolt Law, while coach Thomas Tuchel is isolated in London after it was announced on Saturday that he had contracted the Corona virus.
The South American champion, Palmeiras, joins the European champions in the seven-team competition in the round of four. Palmeiras plays on Tuesday against Al-Ahly.
The African champions from Egypt beat Mexico’s CONCACAF Champions League winners Monterrey 1-0 on Saturday.
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