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Man City learn Club World Cup opponents

Manchester City have learned their opponents for the Club World Cup.

City will begin the tournament at the semi-final level and will face Club Leon or Urawa Reds in their opening match.

Mexican side Club Leon are the reigning Concacaf champions and Urawa Reds of Japan won the AFC Champions League.

The tournament takes place in Saudi Arabia between 12-22 December with seven teams - including host nation Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad - involved.

Should City come through their semi-final, they have four potential opponents to meet in the final - the Copa Libertadores champions, African champions Al Ahly, Al-Ittihad or Oceania's Auckland City.

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