Despite being underestimated, Fluminense soon caused a shock when they opened the score in the 3rd minute. From Arias' cross, the ball accidentally touched Bastoni's foot and changed direction, creating conditions for Cano to escape and head the ball close to the goal, defeating goalkeeper Sommer.

Having conceded an early goal, Inter Milan immediately pushed up their formation in search of an equalizer. An exciting attacking game was created but there were no more goals in the first half. Fluminense even had the ball in the net a second time thanks to Ignacio's header, but VAR determined it was offside.

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German Cano contributed greatly to the earthquake that Fluminense created - Photo: FIFA

Before the first half ended, Fluminense coach Renato Gaucho also received a yellow card for deliberately preventing Mkhitaryan from making a quick throw-in.

In the second half, the pace of the match increased even more. Arias almost scored a masterpiece in the 62nd minute if it weren't for Sommer's flying save. Inter then missed a golden opportunity when De Vrij shot wide despite the goal being almost wide open.

In the final minutes, Inter continuously pressed the field but the lack of luck from Lautaro Martinez and his teammates prevented them from equalizing.

The reigning Champions League runner-up was bitterly eliminated - Photo: Inter

The bitter climax came in injury time, when Hercules scored to double the gap for Fluminense. Dimarco's shot hit the crossbar in the last second, ending a regretful match for the Champions League runner-up. Fluminense confidently advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with Palmeiras, the other representative from Brazil.

Line-up

Inter Milan : Sommer, Darmian, De Vrij, Bastoni (Carlos Augusto 71'), Dumfries (Luis Enrique 53'), Barella, Asllani (Sucic 53'), Mkhitaryan (Carboni 53'), Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Thuram (Esposito 66')

Fluminense : Fabio, Ignacio, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Xavier, Bernal (Thiago Santos 81'), Martinelli (Hercules 61'), Rene, Nonato (Vinicius Lima 61'), Arias, Cano (Everaldo 66')

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