Al Ahly is set to face Monterrey in the match for 5th place at the 2013 Club World Cup. Al Ahly coach Mohamed Youssef emphasizes the importance of winning this match to salvage the team’s dignity after being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Guangzhou Evergrande. However, Al Ahly will be without midfielder Mohamed Aboutrika for this fixture. On the Monterrey side, Cesar Delgado is highlighted as a key player to watch. Monterrey aims to bounce back after their defeat to Raja Casablanca in the previous round.
Al Ahly Starting XI: Ekramy; Fathi, Gomaa, Naguib, Shedid; Ashour, Rabia; El-Said, ‘Trezeguet’, Soliman; Meteb
Monterrey Starting XI: De Dios, Meza, Lopez, Osorio, Darvin, Juarez, Silva, Basanta, Cardozo, Cesar, Suazo