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“We took Dortmund to the limit” – Cardoso

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Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup press conference and pitch inspectio for Mamelodi Sundowns at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, USA on 20 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side proved to the world that they can compete with the world’s best.

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The Brazilians suffered their first defeat in the Club World Cup but put on an entertaining display to keep Dortmund on their toes the entire game.

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The defeat leaves Sundowns in third place on the Group F standings with three points from two games, having won one and conceded one defeat.

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Despite suffering a 4-3 defeat to the German side, Cardoso showered his side with praise for their performance against Dortmund.

“This was a hell of an experience for the players. We grew a lot from this match. We can compete,” Cadoso said.

“We showed that we are on the pitch and we are not afraid. We were brave enough and took them to the limit.

“Today we got a lot of respect from the world. I already heard that Dortmund will remember this match for a long time and that is absolutely beautiful for me.”