Forty seconds in and Liverpool almost score! Roberto Firmino sniffs out a quick ball over the top, the Flamengo defence is snoozing, but the the ball just bobbles up as Firmino lifts it over the bar. What a chance!

5, 4, 3, 2, 1.... a countdown to the whistle. And it is Mo Salah who does the honours...

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Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mane, Salah, Firmino

Flamengo XI: Alves, Caio, Mari, Arao, Ribeiro, Gerson, Barbosa, Rafinha, De Arrascaeta, Luis, Henrique

A solid six at the back and five up front for Liverpool as they line up for a pre-match snap. And here is the men in that photo...

Duh-duh-duh-duh-duuuuuuh!

Seven Nation Army whacks out of the Doha DJ booth to welcome the players into the stadium. Looks like a few of the Flamengo players have dipped their heads in a paint bucket this morning. Lots of peroxide.

Jurgen Klopp wants to change the perception of the Club World Cup as Liverpool prepare to face Flamengo in the final in Doha on Saturday.

The Reds faced criticism for fielding their youngest-ever side in the Carabao Cup loss to Aston Villa, choosing instead to focus on events in Qatar.

"The view in Europe is different to the rest of the world [about its value] but we want to change that view," he said.

"Liverpool fans want us to win - most of the other fans don't really care."

The Liverpool manager added: "Will it change the view in Europe? Probably not."

Read more from the German's pre-match press conference.

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Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker says it is a "dream come true" to play in the final.

The 27-year-old, who was born in Novo Hamburgo in southern Brazil, said: "I was a young boy at 14 when I watched my club Internacional win the Club World Cup in 2006 as a fan.

"I'm excited to be playing the Club World Cup, it is a dream come true. It's big for Brazilians but bigger for who is playing.

"We are here and this is big for us, it's important to put our name in the history of the club."

Lots of love for Bobby Firmino in the tunnel. Hugs all round for the Brazilian from the Brazilians. And here's another one...

Similarly to Liverpool, Flamengo were far from their best in their semi-final against Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.

They trailed at the break with manager Jorge Jesus clearly frustrated on the touchline.

But, three second-half goals including one just four minutes into the half gave them a comfortable victory in the end.

Check out the highlights below...

Jurgen Klopp's side left it late on Wednesday in their semi-final against Mexico side Monterrey.

The Reds were far from their best across the 90 minutes but Roberto Firmino's stoppage-time winner saw them progress to the final.

Have a watch of the highlights below...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "If it's history, other people have to decide that. For us it is a great opportunity.

"We are complete focused, we tried everything to get the boys ready and everything is set for them.

"We are ready for a tough game and hopefully we can win it."

Thankfully the Khalifa International Stadium is a little fuller now than it was in the moments before kick-off of the third-place play-off between Monterrey and Al Hilal earlier.

Looks like a rock concert in there at the moment. A strobe lighting show which Tame Impala would be proud of.

As Lawro remembers (not so fondly), Liverpool have lost their previous three finals in the various incarnations of this tournament.

Thirteen years ago they lost to Brazialin side Sao Paulo in the current format, while Lawro's side lost in the 1981 and 1984 Inter-Continental Cup finals.

And who beat them in 1981?? Flamengo...

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender on BBC Football Focus

It'll be significant for Liverpool tonight because they've never won it before.

We had a couple of stabs in the 80s but never got near.

It's a weird competition because it's kind of a glamorous version of the Community Shield and I think it holds a lot more importance outside of the UK.

I think this cup would be right at the top of Salah and Mane's list to win.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp welcomes back centre-back Virgil van Dijk, who was ruled out of the Reds' 2-1 win against Monterrey through illness.

Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Trent Alexander-Arnold all also start.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mane, Salah, Firmino

Image source, Liverpool

Before we focus on the match, we have some sad news to report.

England's World Cup winner Martin Peters has died aged 76, his former club West Ham has announced.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce that Martin passed away peacefully in his sleep at 4am this morning," a Hammers statement said.

"A beloved husband, dad and grandad, and a kind, gentle and private man, we are devastated by his loss but so very proud of all that he achieved and comforted by the many happy memories we shared.

"We will be making no further comment and kindly ask that the privacy of our family is respected at this extremely difficult time.”

What a view...

Hello! Liverpool are dominating the Premier League, have conquered Europe, now they are looking to take over the world. Only South American champions Flamengo are standing in their way...

"They came here with a clear order to win it and come back home as heroes."

Image source, EPA

"I couldn’t put into words how it would feel to win the world title here."

Image source, Reuters

Think no-one cares about the Club World Cup? Wrong.