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Sundowns are expected to be in a bullish mood on Saturday and beyond, as beating Espérance brings two major positives for coach Miguel Cardoso’s side.

Firstly, it means they keep their treble hopes alive, with the Nedbank Cup and Betway Premiership domestic double still on the cards. They currently boast a 12-point gap at the summit of the league standings.

Secondly, it is a huge boost to their preparations for the Fifa Club World Cup, which will be held in North America in June. There’s no better preparation for Sundowns than competing in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Espérance, the Tunisian giants, are one of the other three African clubs going to the Club World Cup, along with Egyptian side Al Ahly and Moroccan outfit Wydad AC. Sundowns are returning to the Club World Cup for the first time in almost 10 years, after their last appearance as African champions under Pitso Mosimane in 2016.

Beating the likes of Espérance will serve as excellent warm-up experience for Sundowns ahead of clashes with teams such as CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense FC of Brazil, German giants Borussia Dortmund, and the lesser-known Ulsan HD of South Korea.

And so, the question arises: who are Chiefs in this puzzle?

1d:T4e6,Sundowns are expected to be in a bullish mood on Saturday and beyond, as beating Espérance brings two major positives for coach Miguel Cardoso’s side. Firstly, it means they keep their treble hopes alive, with the Nedbank Cup and Betway Premiership domestic double still on the cards. They currently boast a 12-point gap at the summit of the league standings. Secondly, it is a huge boost to their preparations for the Fifa Club World Cup, which will be held in North America in June. There’s no better preparation for Sundowns than competing in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Espérance, the Tunisian giants, are one of the other three African clubs going to the Club World Cup, along with Egyptian side Al Ahly and Morocca

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