Flamengo delivered a composed and confident performance to defeat Espérance de Tunis in the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, avoiding any hint of an upset against the champions of Tunisia.

The Brazilian giants dominated possession — holding nearly 70% of the ball throughout the match — and controlled the tempo from start to finish. While the final shot count was modest (just 4-2 in Flamengo's favour), their efficiency and game management ensured a comfortable victory in a match where quality ultimately prevailed.

Espérance, despite their discipline and defensive shape, struggled to create any meaningful chances against a Flamengo side that looked in full control throughout the 90 minutes. The scoreline may not have been emphatic, but the outcome was never truly in doubt.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Flamengo - Espérance Sportive 2:0 (1:0)
Goals: De Arrascaeta, 17 (1:0); Luiz Araújo, 70 (2:0)

Flamengo: Rossi A.; Varela; Leo Ortiz; Pereira Léo; Pulgar; Ayrton Lucas; De Arrascaeta (Michael, 73); Jorginho (Allan, 74); Gerson (Plata, 65); Luiz Araújo (Everton Soares, 90); Pedro Ab. (Bruno Henrique, 65)
Bench: Cunha M. Q.; Danilo; Viña; Wesley; Araujo Evertton; Juninho dos Santos; Goncalves M.; Wallace Yan
Yellow Cards: Bruno Henrique 84

Espérance Sportive: Ben Saïd; Ben Ali (Bouchniba, 84); Meriah; Tougai; Ben Hamida; Guenichi (Derbali, 75); Ogbelu; Sasse (Mokwana, 46); Belaili; Jebali (Konaté Ab., 46); Rodrigo Rodrigues
Bench: Memmiche; Debchi; Jelassi; Ben Mohamed; Tka; Dhaou; Hamrouni
Yellow Cards: Ben Ali 25; Belaili 38; Guenichi 64; Tougai 69