Ronaldo strike wins a Club World Cup for Real Madrid
Real Madrid had Cristiano Ronaldo to appreciate once some-more as they kick Grêmio 1-0 to win a FIFA Club World Cup for a third time, relating Barcelona’s record – and took their total of intercontinental titles to six.
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The European champions started aggressively, Cristiano Ronaldo and Dani Carvajal both carrying decent chances. Their Brazilian opponents shielded diligently, fervent to locate Real Madrid on a break, while Luka Modrić and Isco attempted to find spaces between a Grêmio lines.
Pressure eventually told in a second half, yet it took a free-kick for Ronaldo to open a scoring in a 53rd minute. However, Madrid never looked like slipping up, winning possession for a residue of a game, and formulating some-more chances, Modrić particularly attack one opposite a post.
The success brings Zinédine Zidane’s side a fifth prize for a year following their triumps in a UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Liga and Spanish Super Cup.
How they lined up
Keylor Navas; Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Carvajal; Kroos, Casemiro, Modrić; Ronaldo, Benzema (Bale 80), Isco (Vázquez 73)
What they said
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid forward
Amazing. It was a prize we wanted to win. Madrid have never won 5 trophies in a same year – Zidane told us that and it unequivocally encouraged us. My numbers pronounce for themselves. I’m really happy. we do my articulate on a representation and I’ve helped a group to another pretension win today.
Raphaël Varane Real Madrid defender
The group worked really hard – we’re thrilled. It’s been a illusory 2017 and we have to honour everyone. Winning 5 titles is not easy; we know how formidable it is to win these finals. We will keep fighting to win some-more trophies.
FIFA Club World Cup hurl of honour
Barcelona 3 (2009, 2011, 2015)
Real Madrid 3 (2014, 2016, 2017)
Corinthians 2 (2000, 2012)
AC Milan 1 (2007)
Bayern München 1 (2013)
Internacional 1 (2006)
Internazionale Milano 1 (2010)
Manchester United 1 (2008)
São Paulo 1 (2005)
World bar titles in full*
Real Madrid 6 (1960, 1998, 2002+2014, 2016, 2017)
AC Milan 4 (1969, 1989, 1990+2007)
Barcelona 3 (2009, 2011, 2015)
Bayern München 3 (1976, 2001+2013)
Boca Juniors 3 (1977, 2000, 2003)
Internazionale Milano (1964, 1965+2010)
Nacional 3 (1971, 1989, 1988)
Peñarol 3 (1961, 1966, 1982)
São Paulo 3 (1992, 1993+2005)
*European/South American Cup and FIFA Club World Cup
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