FC Porto made their debut at the Club World Cup with a tie against Palmeiras (0-0) with Cláudio Ramos in front of goal for the full 90 minutes. After the match in which he took over as Diogo Costa, "the captain and first-choice goalkeeper", was injured, the number 14 stated that "those who work hard throughout the season are always prepared" and that the tie "was a fair result" considering that "there were plenty of chances for both sides".

First-choice goalkeeper
"We're sad for Diogo, he's our captain and first-choice goalkeeper, but this is the work we've been doing all season. Anyone who works hard is always ready, whoever it is."

Tie against Palmeiras
"It was a fair result, there were chances for both sides. We're two good teams and it was a fair result."