BackpageMamelodi Sundowns play Ulsan HD in Group F of the Fifa Club World Cup that will be staged at the Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando in Florida.
The pool is also made up of Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga, as well as Brazilian outfit Fluminense.
GOAL takes a look at how Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso could pick his starting lineup in his bid to get maximum points.
BackPagePixThe South Africa international is among the best in the world, explaining why coach Cardoso can't even try to bench him.
Backpagepix'Sailor' has been one of the most consistent players for Masandawana and Bafana Bafana.
Despite facing an uncertain future at the club since his contract with Downs is almost ending, Mudau remains one of the team's key players.
BackpageThe versatile defender is player whose experience could be key for the Brazilians in this crucial encounter.
BackpageThe Bafana Bafana defender has managed to show his leadership skills consistently at the back.
At some point, he looked fatigued, but has definitely managed to re-collect himself after the disappointing Caf Champions League final loss against Pyramids.
BackpagepixHad Malibongwe Khoza continued as a regular under Cardoso, he might have been a better option, but it seems Lebusa is likely to start again ahead of the returning Mothobi Mvala.
Just like Williams, Mokoena is a critical player for Masandawana owing to the critical role he is playing.
The Bafana Bafana international can be trusted with his stinging shots to down Ulsan HD.
BackpageThe hard-running Chilean can be reliable and is expected to combine well with Mokoena while also complementing the attackers.
He ended the season strongly and will be aiming to make an impact in the global scene.
BackpageEven after ditching Stellenbosch for Sundowns in the January transfer window, nothing has changed in terms of effectiveness on the pitch.
A big stage for the 24-year-old and a platform to market himself.
BackpageHe managed to score 14 goals and provide nine assists in the PSL, underlining his ruthlessness in the final third. A real gem for Masandawana.
BackpageRegardless of where he plays, the South American will always find a way to influence the game.
His 16 goals and nine assists in the PSL are an understatement of his real worth and quality.
BackpageThe Brazilian ended the 2024/25 PSL season strongly, leaving critics with nothing to say after initial struggles.
Cardoso has always preferred him ahead of Peter Shalulile, explaining why the chances of starting are high.
