Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal

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.

Los Blancos have emerged victorious in four of the last five Club World Cup finals and will look to better that record over the weekend. Carlo Ancelotti's job ...

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.