Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal

Real Madrid face Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Kick-off: 2pm ET.

Has it been plain sailing for Real Madrid to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final? Real Madrid camped inside the Al Hilal half once again but unable to find a way through. A sore one for Cuéllar as he takes a smack in the mouth from Tchouamnéni as they battle for possession in midfield. Marega again leads the charge and lays the ball off in the box to Salem, who tries to sidestep Rüdiger, who gets his body in the way. With Madrid 2-0 up and cruising, they carelessly left the back door wide open as they pushed for a third and Marega was allowed to run from the half-way line unchallenged to slot past Lunin. It appeared as if they were keeping Real Madrid at bay and defending their box well, only for the Spaniards to hit them with two goals in five minutes out of nowhere. I don't want to labour the point but Marega really is causing Real Madrid a lot of problems. Real Madrid shut the door in Al Hilal's face once again! To be the best in Europe and then in the world, our players should be very proud." The credit goes to the players. Marega was a constant menace for the Madrid defence and threatened either side of half-time but Madrid's ruthlessness again appeared early in the second half as Benzema and Valverde appeared to put the game out of sight. "I have to congratulate the people of Morocco for doing their very best for us, I think the organisation was perfect."

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal take on Spanish giants Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Real Madrid are huge favourites to beat Al Hilal in the Club World Cup final. Can the 18-time Saudi champions spring a surprise in Rabat?

Fox Sports, Fifa+ 🙌— Real Madrid C.F. Still, with Barcelona eight points clear at the top of LaLiga, lifting this trophy would be a timely boost for the 14-time European champions. 1 hr 40 mins from kickoff: Despite grappling with an injury-ravaged squad, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti oversaw a serene 4-1 win over Al Ahly to reach this final. A haul of 13 goals across 21 appearances marks a solid return overall across all competitions but Benzema has had to endure four separate periods of the sidelines with injury. 20 mins from kickoff: Madrid's defence will have to contend with an Al-Hilal attack that boasts Champions League pedigree. — The Uruguay international's low cross is scrambled behind. 20th minute: Real Madrid are having a ball here. Los Blancos were caught high up the field and Marega charged through and hammered a shot through Andriy Lunin. 33rd minute: There's a good deal more swagger about Al Hilal's play since Marega's goal, with Kanno to the fore. Real Madrid cannot handle the Mali forward and his runs pulling towards the right flank.

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.

Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde both hit braces as Real Madrid ran out 5-3 winners over Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup Final.

79' GOAL FOR AL HILAL! 63' GOAL FOR AL HILAL! He plays the ball wide to Carvajal then runs into the area to collect a diagonal return pass and clip the ball deliciously over the Al-Hilal stopper and into the net. Marega was played through on goal and made no mistake as his effort squeezed past Lunin and into the net. 26' GOAL FOR AL HILAL! Luciano Vietto (Al Hilal) - It would have been easy to give the award to Vinicius Junior who made the key contributions in Real Madrid's victory but the Argentine forward dazzled in this moment in the spotlight for him.

Real Madrid are huge favourites to beat Al Hilal in the Club World Cup final. Can the 18-time Saudi champions spring a surprise in Rabat?

🙌— Real Madrid C.F. A haul of 13 goals across 21 appearances marks a solid return overall across all competitions but Benzema has had to endure four separate periods of the sidelines with injury. Los Blancos were caught high up the field and Marega charged through and hammered a shot through Andriy Lunin. Real Madrid cannot handle the Mali forward and his runs pulling towards the right flank. 33rd minute: There's a good deal more swagger about Al Hilal's play since Marega's goal, with Kanno to the fore. The ball runs to Dani Ceballos, who looks like he's shaping to shoot, but Vinicius politely tells him to clear off out of the way and drills a shot into the net. 46th minute: We're back underway and there's an early half-chance for Toni Kroos, who fizzes one wide from outside the box. Al Hilal won't be dissuaded, especially when it comes to that channel down the Madrid left. 86th minute: The game has lost all shape and structure amid all the changes and that does not seem to be suiting Real Madrid particularly well. The ball loops to Mousa Marega, who smashes a volley wide with the goal at his mercy. Right now there are tired players out there, players who have not got up to the pace of the game and Michael who has had a positive impact of the bench for Al Hilal. Carlo Ancelotti wears the expression of a man who's just seen a truck smash into his car and drive away.

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Vinicius used the outside edge of his right boot to bend a cross around a defender and meet Benzema's darting move. "I think we're improving, there were some mistakes at the back but a lot of quality up front," Ancelotti said. The former Porto striker streaked away unbothered, sized up The Ballon d'Or holder missed Madrid's last two games, including the 4-1 semifinal win against Egyptian club Al Ahly on Wednesday. The next most successful team in the FIFA event, which began in 2000 and has been held annually since 2005, are [Andriy Lunin](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/257237/Andriy-Lunin) and fired past Madrid's backup goalkeeper, who started for the injured [Thibaut Courtois](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134283/Thibaut-Courtois).