Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal

Real Madrid XI Lunin; Carvajal, Alaba, Rudiger, Camavinga; Tchouameni, Kroos, Modric; Vinicius, Valverde, Benzema. Lineups are announced and players a.

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box. Moussa Marega (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Moussa Marega (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from the centre of the box. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from very close range. Luciano Vietto (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from the right side of the box. Real Madrid 3, Al-Hilal 1. Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Luciano Vietto (Al-Hilal) right footed shot from very close range. Real Madrid 5, Al-Hilal 2. Real Madrid 5, Al-Hilal 3.

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.

Real Madrid will attempt another piece of silverware to their bursting trophy cabinet when they take on Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in Saturday's Club World Cup ...

Karim Benzema has his goal and Real Madrid get their third of the game to restore a two-goal cushion. Real Madrid are trying to create opportunities down both wings with Vinicius Jr the recipient of most long balls forward. Salem Aldawsari netted twice in their semi-final victory over Flamengo and is Al-Hilal's most obvious threat, while Kanno also provides a real goal threat for the Saudi Arabian challengers. Kroos' effort seems to have set the precedent for the opening exchanges of the second-half as Al-Hilal goalscorer Marega continues to cause problems cutting in from the right. The Uruguayan was left with half an open goal to aim at and made no mistake in doubling his side's lead. Now Karim Benzema wants to get in on the action as he tries his luck from range. A dangerous chance see's him get to the byline before firing a cross into the box that is claimed by the Madrid keeper. Madrid have stunned Al-Hilal in the second-half with Vinicius Jr and Valverde both adding to their first-half strikes and Benzema working his way onto the scoresheet. Madrid substitute Dani Ceballos has a strong claim to tell his teammate off with Vinicius appearing to nick the ball from under his feet at the last moment. It should be 5-4 as Al-Hilal step on the accelerator and almost finish off an attack with Marega stood standing as the ball crosses his path in the Madrid box. Valverde gets his second and that is surely goodnight for Al-Hilal who would have to score four times to win this cup final in regular time. Moussa Marega and Luciano Vietto's strikes threatened to cause a huge cup upset but the European giants showed their class in the end to run out deserved victors.

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.