Summary: Real Madrid - Al Ahli 1:4 (Sport1)
Will the European champions lift the Club World Cup for the tenth time in a row, or will we get an unforgettable sensation?
Real Madrid, in its third final since the beginning of the season, is looking for a second title when it meets Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia tonight (Saturday) in the final of the intercontinental tournament.
The Blancos reached the stage thanks to a 1:4 victory over the Egyptian El Ahly in the semi-finals, while the rival from Asia surprised the South American champion, the Brazilian Flamengo, with an impressive 2:3.
Karim Benzema and Ader Militau returned to Carlo Ancelotti's squad, with the Ballon d'Or winner also given a place in the wing at the expense of Rodrigo.
The Italian coach made another change when he returned Dani Carvajal to the right-back position, who was removed from the squad for the semi-finals at the last minute and now returned at the expense of Nacho.
Thibaut Courtois is still injured, and Andrei Lunin, who is back in goal, marks his 24th birthday with a first appearance in the final for Real Madrid.
Orlean Tshoumani, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos again in midfield, Vinicius and Federico Valverde who scored in the semi-final were up front.
The Saudi side also has names known for their past in European football, including Moussa Marga, Luciano Vito and Odion Ighalo.
Local Salem Al Dewasari, who starred against Argentina in the World Cup and scored twice against Flamengo, also in Ramon Diaz's front.
Back to hoist another title.
Karim Benzema (Photo: Reuters)
the progress of the game
13th minute: Goal!
Vinicius received a great deep pass from Karim Benzema and the Brazilian striker did not get confused and scored easily.
0:1 to Real Madrid!
Minute 14: On the other hand, the Saudis were not slow to respond and Luciano Vito tested Andrey Lunin with a kick from outside the area that slipped past the post of the Blancos goalkeeper.
18th minute:
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