The first edition of the renewed Club World Cup He confirmed a sad reality for the squads of the American continent: from the participants' Onze, only two reached beyond the round of 16. Most representatives of North America y South America they suffered early eliminations in a competition where Europa He was clearly superior.
Brazil: Plenary of the eighths and only two survivors
The four Brazilian clubs more than fulfilled in the group stage and certified their pass to the round of 16. Botafogo It was the great feeling when snatching the square to Atlético de Madrid; Flemish dominated his group and set first place above the Chelsea; Palm trees He also headed his section with authority; and Fluminense He sealed his classification as a second in his group. Already in eighths, only two Brazilian squads managed to extend their adventure: Palm trees He said goodbye to the rooms at the hands of Chelseawhile Fluminense He gave the big surprise when he overcome that same round and sneak among the four best in the tournament, where he finally fell eliminated in the semifinals, also with the Chelsea (0‑2).
Argentina: Boca and River do not raise their heads
The two greats of Argentina, Boca Juniors y River Platethey could not sustain their prestige. Both fell into the group stage: Boca He said goodbye with two draws and a defeat, while Riverdespite touching the pass, he finished third missing just one point to advance.
Mexico: Liga MX without brightness
There were no joys in the Liga MX. Monterrey He signed a meritorious second place in his group but was eliminated by just a goal (1-2) before the Borussia Dortmund In eighths. On the other hand, Pachuca It was last of its section without getting a single point.
United States: Inter Miami resists, but the rest falls apart
The Major League Soccer He disappointed a lot. Inter Miami advanced tied as second, only to be thrashed 4-0 by the PSG In eighths. Laftc y Seattle Sounders They could not even scratch a group phase victory, adding only one draw between the two.
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From the onze American teams present, only two (both Brazilians) reached the rooms, and only one (Fluminense) touched the final. The majority stayed in the group stage or was swept in the eighth Club World Cup.
