Renato Gaucho, the head coach of the Brazilian team Fluminense, expressed his great happiness after his team's victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday evening, in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup, qualifying for the semi-finals.

Gaucho stated in his remarks: "We knew that this match would be difficult, close, and exciting. I prepared my team almost in the same way we played against Inter Milan in the Round of 16, and the plan succeeded again."

He added: "We controlled the course of the game almost throughout the match, we conceded the equalizing goal at the beginning of the second half, but the players' attitude, determination, and dedication played a significant role at that stage and helped us achieve victory."

The Fluminense coach concluded his remarks by saying: "It is another step forward thanks to everyone's efforts, participating in the Club World Cup is a unique opportunity, we do not know when we will have the chance to participate again, I dedicate this qualification to our fans, and I imagine the wonderful atmosphere in Rio, just as it was wonderful here in the stadium, it was a deserved victory."