Champions League holders Real Madrid face Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup final.The La Liga heavyweights are bidding to win a ...
They defeated Morocco's Wydad on penalties after a 1-1 draw and then Flamengo 3-2 to reach the final. After a 0-0 draw with Copa Libertadores winners Penarol de Montevideo, they cruised to a 5-1 triumph in the return leg, with goals from Puskas (2), Di Stefano, Chus Herrera and Gento. Olimpia de Asuncion were vanquished in 2002 as Real claimed their third Intercontinental Cup title. We thought that the game was won 2-0 and things are not like that, we have relaxed and it cannot be like that.” Real Madrid progressed to the final by beating Egypt's Al Ahly 4-1 in the semi-finals thanks to goals by Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas. Real Madrid won the first of three of those title in the inaugural edition in 1960.
Real Madrid face Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Kick-off: 2pm ET.
Has it been plain sailing for Real Madrid to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final? Real Madrid camped inside the Al Hilal half once again but unable to find a way through. A sore one for Cuéllar as he takes a smack in the mouth from Tchouamnéni as they battle for possession in midfield. Marega again leads the charge and lays the ball off in the box to Salem, who tries to sidestep Rüdiger, who gets his body in the way. With Madrid 2-0 up and cruising, they carelessly left the back door wide open as they pushed for a third and Marega was allowed to run from the half-way line unchallenged to slot past Lunin. It appeared as if they were keeping Real Madrid at bay and defending their box well, only for the Spaniards to hit them with two goals in five minutes out of nowhere. I don't want to labour the point but Marega really is causing Real Madrid a lot of problems. Real Madrid shut the door in Al Hilal's face once again! To be the best in Europe and then in the world, our players should be very proud." The credit goes to the players. Marega was a constant menace for the Madrid defence and threatened either side of half-time but Madrid's ruthlessness again appeared early in the second half as Benzema and Valverde appeared to put the game out of sight. "I have to congratulate the people of Morocco for doing their very best for us, I think the organisation was perfect."
Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal take on Spanish giants Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Real Madrid will attempt another piece of silverware to their bursting trophy cabinet when they take on Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in Saturday's Club World Cup ...
Karim Benzema has his goal and Real Madrid get their third of the game to restore a two-goal cushion. Real Madrid are trying to create opportunities down both wings with Vinicius Jr the recipient of most long balls forward. Salem Aldawsari netted twice in their semi-final victory over Flamengo and is Al-Hilal's most obvious threat, while Kanno also provides a real goal threat for the Saudi Arabian challengers. Kroos' effort seems to have set the precedent for the opening exchanges of the second-half as Al-Hilal goalscorer Marega continues to cause problems cutting in from the right. The Uruguayan was left with half an open goal to aim at and made no mistake in doubling his side's lead. Now Karim Benzema wants to get in on the action as he tries his luck from range. A dangerous chance see's him get to the byline before firing a cross into the box that is claimed by the Madrid keeper. Madrid have stunned Al-Hilal in the second-half with Vinicius Jr and Valverde both adding to their first-half strikes and Benzema working his way onto the scoresheet. Madrid substitute Dani Ceballos has a strong claim to tell his teammate off with Vinicius appearing to nick the ball from under his feet at the last moment. It should be 5-4 as Al-Hilal step on the accelerator and almost finish off an attack with Marega stood standing as the ball crosses his path in the Madrid box. Valverde gets his second and that is surely goodnight for Al-Hilal who would have to score four times to win this cup final in regular time. Moussa Marega and Luciano Vietto's strikes threatened to cause a huge cup upset but the European giants showed their class in the end to run out deserved victors.
Attempt saved. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Moussa Marega (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Moussa Marega (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Luciano Vietto (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Luciano Vietto (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Real Madrid 3, Al-Hilal 1. Real Madrid 5, Al-Hilal 3.
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Valverde gets in on the act. Lovely goal from Vietto. Marvellous skill from Vietto as he retries a pull-back from Michael which is too far behind him and effortlessly turns 180 degrees and puts it into the net.
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However, they put up a strong performance against Al Ahly in the semi-final and will hope to repeat their heroics in the title decider. They have lost just two of their 19 competitive matches this campaign and will hope to pull off an upset with impressive performances to bag the global crown. Real Madrid squad and team news Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal date & kick-off time Carlo Ancelotti's job is on the line and any slip-up will further diminish his chances of continuing in the Real Madrid dugout in the near future.