⚽ Group D – Round 48 Recap
With 14 rounds left in the Premier World League season, Group D continues to deliver high drama across all tiers — from the World Cup of Clubs qualification race to the battle for survival at the bottom.
🏆 Top 4 – World Cup of Clubs Qualification
DC United (USA) climb to 1st place with 102 points, continuing their outstanding run with four wins in their last five matches. Their attacking firepower and consistent form both home and away make them the new favorites for the group title.
Pyramids FC (EGY) slip slightly to 2nd with 102 points as well, level on points but behind on goal difference (+102 vs. DC United’s +143). Their form remains solid, and they’re still firmly in contention.
Real Madrid (SPA) hold 3rd place on 101 points, staying in the title fight after another strong week.
Cusco FC (PER) are now 4th with 101 points, matching Real Madrid’s total but behind on goal difference. The Peruvian side remain one of the most consistent surprises this season, still within striking distance of the top.
🔥 Playoff Zone (5th–16th)
The playoff chase is heating up with several big names fighting to stay in the top half:
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AEK Athens (GRE) (5th, 99 pts) and Sydney FC (NZ) (6th, 99 pts) are just a single win off the top four.
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Werder Bremen (GER) (7th, 97 pts) are climbing again after an impressive recent run.
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Bayern Munich (GER) (8th, 96 pts) and Wolfsburg (GER) (9th, 93 pts) keep the German presence strong near the top.
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Deportivo Municipal (PER) (10th, 91 pts) and Liverpool (UK) (11th, 91 pts) are still dangerous challengers.
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Estudiantes (ARG) (12th, 91 pts) rebounded with a key win to stay in contention.
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Argentino Juniors (ARG) (13th, 90 pts) and SC Freiburg (GER) (14th, 86 pts) hold steady mid-table.
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San Martín (PER) (15th, 83 pts) and Silkeborg (DK) (16th, 81 pts) complete the current playoff line — both holding onto the last qualifying positions by a narrow margin.
Competition from 5th through 16th remains intense, with just 18 points separating 5th from 16th — every game counts as the playoff picture tightens.
🤝 Friendly Cup Qualifiers (17th–22nd)
Teams just outside the playoff range still have plenty to play for:
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Alianza Atlético (PER) (17th, 77 pts) and Atlético Ciclón (BOL) (18th, 77 pts) are tied and pushing for a late playoff charge.
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Binacional (PER) (19th, 71 pts) continue to show fight despite mixed form.
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PSV (NEATH) (20th, 70 pts), Spartanni (MC) (21st, 67 pts), and Colo Colo (CHI) (22nd, 67 pts) currently occupy the Friendly Cup qualification spots, looking to finish the season on a high with potential silverware.
👑 King’s Cup Qualifiers (23rd–26th)
The King’s Cup zone features:
Huracan (URU) (23rd, 66 pts), Lokomotiv Moscow (RUS) (24th, 63 pts), Broncos (HON) (25th, 62 pts), and Kashima Antlers (JAP) (26th, 61 pts).
These clubs are outside playoff contention but remain in the running for a respectable post-season run and a confidence boost going into next year.
⚠️ Bottom of the Table – Relegation Zone
It’s a tense fight at the bottom.
Western City Wanderers (AUS) (32nd, 44 pts) remain last, now 14 points adrift of safety with a difficult path ahead.
Just above them, Chievo (ITA) (31st, 44 pts) also find themselves deep in trouble with only goal difference separating the two.
Both teams are desperate for wins to avoid the drop, but time is running out.
El Nacional (ECU) (28th, 53 pts) and Real Sociedad (SPA) (30th, 44 pts) hover dangerously close, needing strong form in the final stretch to stay clear.
📊 Summary
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Top 4 (World Cup of Clubs): DC United, Pyramids FC, Real Madrid, Cusco FC
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Playoffs (5–16): AEK Athens → Silkeborg
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Friendly Cup (17–22): Alianza Atlético → Colo Colo
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King’s Cup (23–26): Huracan → Kashima Antlers
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Relegation Zone: Chievo, Western City Wanderers
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