BOR-REUSE CHALLENGE

MAMELODI Sundowns will face arguably their biggest challenge in Group F of the Club World Cup in the US when they tackle German giants Borussia Dortmund tomorrow night at 6pm. 

Topping the table after beating South Korea side Ulsan HD 1-0 thanks to a Iqraam Rayners goal, Downs can book their place in the playoffs if they manage to beat Dortmund. 

But coach Miguel Cardoso’s manskappe will have to play out of their skins if they wish to down a team with the likes of Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, Marcel Sabitzer, Serhou Guirassy and new signing Jobe Bellingham to name a few on their books.

Cardoso remains confident that his players can wys the world what they’re about and said after beating Ulsan: “We [the coaches] just need to give them [the players] the tools so that they feel free. 

“The players like Iqraam [Rayners], they are creative players and need to have the proper emotional freedom and a comfort to express the best they can, so that they can give their best for the team.”

Dortmund played to a goalless draw with Brazil’s Fluminense in their first match of the tournament. 

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester City are also in action this weekend. 

The Blues tackle Brazil’s Flamengo in Group D at 8pm tonight. Coach Enzo Maresca’s team beat LA FC 2-0 in their opener, while Flamengo klapped Esperance by the same scoreline. 

Coach Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, meanwhile, face Al Ain at 3am on Monday morning looking for their second win in Group G.

Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku scored goals for the Citizens in their 2-0 opening win against Wydad on Wednesday, while fullback Rico Lewis was sent off with a straight red card. 

Their opponents Al Ain were smashed in their first match by Italian giants Juventus 5-0.  

Tonight: Benfica v Auckland City (6pm), Flamengo v Chelsea (8pm). 

Tomorrow: LA FC v Esperance (12am), Bayern Munich v Boca Juniors (3am), Sundowns v Dortmund (6pm), Inter Milan v Urawa Red Diamonds (9pm). 

Sunday: Fluminense v Ulsan HD (12am), River Plate v Monterrey (3am), Juventus v Wydad (6pm), Real Madrid v Pachuca (9pm). 

Monday: RB Salzburg v Al-Hilal (12am), Man City v Al Ain (3am).