Real Madrid defeated Al Hilal 5-3 on Saturday in Morocco to win the Club World Cup for a record fifth time. In Madrid’s stunning triumph over their Saudi Arabian opponents. Karim Benzema scored on his comeback from injury while Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde both scored twice.
Real Madrid was too strong for Al-Hilal to overcome. Making them the tenth consecutive European team to win the Club World Cup. Because Los Blancos controlled the game and were unbeatable, their opponents were unable to match their breakneck speed.
This was an opportunity for Real Madrid to carry a trophy during a season in which victories might be scarce. Similar to Chelsea in this competition a year ago.
Even if the Club World Cup sometimes seems like a fancy, friendly, winning the 100th official club trophy was an accomplishment to be proud of. Also Read: Indian Football: The case of Alex Ambrose sexual misconduct has resulted in an arrest warrant
Real Madrid conquered Al-Hilal 5-3 to win the Club World Cup.
Was anyone anticipating a thrilling eight-goal game? Perhaps not. The FIFA Club World Cup final was undoubtedly the craziest ever. With Real Madrid appearing to be out of reach three consecutive times until Al Hilal managed to claw their way back into the game.
After 18 minutes, things really didn’t look good for the Saudis as quick goals from Vinicius and Fede Valverde. It seemed to put Los Blancos on the way to an easy victory. The fact that Madrid foolishly left the back door open. And allowed Al Hilal forward Moussa Marega to sprint from his own half to cut the deficit suggests that they may have expected that to be the case. Also Read: PSG manager confident that Lionel Messi can face Bayern despite injury
Marega was a persistent threat to the Madrid defence and threatened on either side of halftime. But early in the second half, Benzema and Valverde seemed to put the game out of reach. Displaying Madrid’s ruthlessness once more. However, more careless defending meant that Al Hilal was constantly in the game. After Madrid had made a mess of playing out from the back. Vietto bundled home from close range, but Vincius curled in a fifth goal for Los Blancos. Which seemed to settle the game (again). However, Vietto once more took advantage of shaky Spanish defence by slipping by Lunin by running in behind the opposition’s defence.
Even though there were still more than ten minutes left to play. Madrid demonstrated their actual winning credentials at that moment. Al Hilal’s challenge ultimately came to a whimper as Carlo Ancelotti’s team easily saw out the remaining time despite Marega’s golden opportunity to make it 5-4.
The celebrations that followed the final whistle weren’t excessive. Real Madrid didn’t invade the pitch after defeating Al-Hilal in a high-scoring Club World Cup final. Instead, there were the typical high-fives and hugs. A response more fitting for a victory over Elche on a wet midweek in February than for the European championship they won in May.
But there was still cause for some smiles. Madrid put five past Al-Hilal in one of their greatest offensive displays of the year to win their fifth Club World Cup.
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