After overcoming Al-Ahly (Egypt) in the semi-finals, Real Madrid faced Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) in the FIFA Club final taking place in Morocco. Coach Ancelotti fielded the strongest lineup with midfielders Kroos, Modric and two strikers Vinicius and Benzema.
After the goal Al-Hilal increased the pace of the match but they could not control the midfield. Gaining an advantage after the first 45 minutes, Real Madrid surprised the opponent with its speedy play in the second half.
Minute 54 Vinicius assisted Benzema from the left wing to score a goal to put Real Madrid ahead. 3-1 lead. 4 minutes later, from a quick counterattack, Valverde had the opportunity to finish from close range, creating a 4-1 gap for the UEFA Champions League champions.
Al-Hilal’s subsequent efforts helped them There were two more equalizers from former Atlético Madrid striker Luciano Vietto in the 63rd and 79th minutes. Vinicius completed the double with a goal in the 69th minute.
Real Madrid won 5-3 against Al-Hilal in the final in Morocco and won the FIFA Club championship for the 5th time World Cup< /a> 2023. In the third place match Flamengo won 4-2 against Al-Ahly (Egypt).
Competing lineup< /p>
Real Madrid: Lunin Alaba Carvajal Rudiger Modric Kroos Valverde Tchouameni Camavinga Benzema Vinicius
Goals: Vinicius (13′ 69′) Valverde (18′ 58′ ) Benzema (54′)
Al-Hilal: Al Muaiouf Huyn-Soo Al Bulayhi Al Dawsari Abdulhamid Cuellar Carillo Salem Al Dawsari Kanno Marega Vietto
Table Winner: Marega (26′) Vietto (63′ 79′)
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