Fluminense edged past Al-Hilal 2-1, while Chelsea defeated Palmeiras by the same scoreline, securing their semi-final clash. Palmeiras' Estêvão impressed, earning praise from both managers despite his impending move to Chelsea.

Hércules came off the bench and scored in the 70th minute to lift Fluminense past Al Hilal 2-1 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday.

A Brazilian icon is turning back the clock in Fluminense's charmed Club World Cup campaign, and now has a reunion with Chelsea ahead