REAL MADRID have booked their spot in the Club World Cup final having thrashed Al Ahly 4-1.
Vinicius Jr’s delightful chip put Real Madrid ahead before Federico Valverde doubled their lead.
Ali Maaloul pulled one back for the Egyptian side to give Al Ahly a lifeline.
However, two stoppage-time strikes from Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas sealed the deal for Madrid.
- RESULT: Al Ahly 1-4 Real Madrid
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- Real Madrid XI: Lunin, Alaba, Nacho, Rudiger, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric, Kroos, Vinicius JR, Rodrygo
- Al Ahly XI: Elshenawy, Maaloul, Metwally, Abdelmonem, Hany, Dieng, Elsoulia, Afsha, Abdelkader, Elshahat, Sherif
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Man of the Match
The prestigious SunSport man of the match award tonight goes to Federico Valverde.
The Uruguayan superstar midfielder was electric for Madrid, and ran the show, while also adding a cheeky goal to his name.
Vinicius was great too, as was Rodrygo, but the honours go to Fede tonight.
Valverde was man of the match against Al AhlyCredit: Getty A tough test in the final!
While today’s result looks like it was a walk in the park for Real Madrid, it was far from it.
Al-Hilal looked like a very dangerous side yesterday, and will pose a really tough test for Madrid in the final.
Who knows, Odion Ighalo and his boys might just surprise the European champions…
Odion Ighalo will star for Al-Hilal against Real MadridCredit: Getty Vinicius Jr will need to be on top form to get the better of Al-Hilal in the finalCredit: Reuters
Club World Cup finalists, Real Madrid!
And it is settled, Real Madrid are in the Club World Cup final, again…
The eight time winners have yet another chance to win the trophy, but will face a stern test against Odion Ighalo’s Al-Hilal.
They struggled in parts in this game against the Egyptian champions, but eventually got over the line with relative ease.
Vinicius Jr opened the scoring with a smart finish, before Valverde made it two just after half-time.
Al Ahly pulled one back in the second half from the spot, but Real Madrid held on before scoring a third and a fourth in added time.
FT. Real Madrid 4-1 Al Ahly
That’s all she wrote in this one, and Real Madrid join Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup final!
90+8. Real Madrid 4-1 Al Ahly
Real Madrid get a fourth!
It’s Arribas the substitute, he has only just come on!90+6. Real Madrid 3-1 Al Ahly
Two subs for Real Madrid.
Modric and Rodrygo are replaced by Mariano and Odriozola.
90+5. Real Madrid 3-1 Al Ahly
Al Ahly almost get a goal back, but Lunin makes a good save and then pounces on his rebound.
90+3. Real Madrid 3-1 Al Ahly
Rodrygo makes it 3-1, another chipped finish from the Brazilian.
Horrible defending from Al-Ahly, the defenders gave up!
90. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
There will be eight minutes of added time…
88. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
It was a weak pen from Luka Modric, not powerful enough or hit with enough direction to beat the keeper.
Good save.
86. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Real Madrid have a penalty, and it is Luka Modric who steps up to take it.
He MISSES!
85. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Decision: Penalty!
84. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
There is a VAR review ongoing for a penalty to Real Madrid…
82. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Al Ahly are pushing for the equaliser, which is leaving them vulnerable to the Real Madrid attacks, particularly their fast breaks with Vinicius Jr.
80. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
You would back Real Madrid to see this one out from here, but it may be a much tougher test when they face Al-Hilal, who looked impressive yesterday…
76. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
A long cross-field ball evades Rudiger and almost finds Percy Tau at the back post.
Just an inch too far for the South African.
74. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Al Ahly are pushing for an equaliser and pressing high up the pitch.
A bit too much pressure for Nacho, who moves the ball on and gets his toe stamped on.
Real Madrid free kick…
72. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Valverde glides through the Al Ahly defence before eventually losing possession.
It’s not long before another big challenge comes in on Camavinga…
70. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Almost an equaliser for Al Ahly!
They know they can do it here, and they smell blood!
They break down the right hand side, and find a ball into the middle, but it is blazed over from close range.68. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Just like that, Al Ahly have belief!
It was slotted home with ease by Maaloul into the bottom left hand corner from the spot.
65. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
Great pen.
Maaloul gets one back for Al Ahly!
64. Real Madrid 2-0 Al Ahly
Penalty to Al Ahly!
Camavinga with a clumsy tackle and it is a pen for the Egyptian champions…
62. Real Madrid 2-0 Al Ahly
Percy Tau is on for Al Ahly!
The ex-Brighton forward will be looking to make an impact against Real Madrid tonight.
60. Real Madrid 2-0 Al Ahly
Real Madrid think they have a penalty for a late challenge on Vinicius Jr, but after a VAR review it is not given and the score stays at 2-0.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
