Real Madrid had Cristiano Ronaldo to thank once more as they beat Grêmio 1-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup for a third time, matching Barcelona's record – and took their tally of intercontinental titles to six.HOW MANY MADRID PLAYERS MAKE YOUR TEAM OF THE YEAR? The European champions started aggressively, Cristiano Ronaldo and Dani Carvajal both having decent chances. Their Brazilian opponents defended diligently, eager to catch Real Madrid on the break, while Luka Modrić and Isco tried to find spaces between the Grêmio lines.
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Club World Cup final preview: Madrid eye landmark win
Real Madrid facing Grêmio in Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup final (18:00CET kick-off) Zidane says his team are 'growing and we need to show it'. Madrid have no injury worries ahead of game against Brazilian team European sides have won their last nine Club World Cup games Madrid beat Al-Jazira 2-1 in semi-final with Ronaldo and Bale on target How many Madrid players make your Team of the Year? How Madrid might line upNavas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane,... UEFA.com - News
Madrid reach Club World Cup final, City win again
Real Madrid defeat Al-Jazira to reach FIFA Club World Cup final Cristiano Ronaldo becomes competition's record scorer with sixth goal Manchester City post new English top-flight record of 15 straight wins Victories for Chelsea and Beşiktaş on Tuesday evening Full guide to the Champions League round of 16 draw HAVE YOU PICKED YOUR TEAM OF THE YEAR? WednesdayAl-Jazira 1-2 Real Madrid (FIFA Club World Cup semi-final)Bayern ... UEFA.com - News
Real Madrid target third Club World Cup win
Real Madrid begin their FIFA Club World Cup defence in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as they set out to join Barcelona as the competition's record three-time winners.The holders added to their 2014 triumph last year and will be looking to equal their arch-rivals as they kick off with a semi-final against United Arab Emirates champions Al-Jazira. The winners of that tie will face Brazilian side Grêmio in Saturday's final. Coach Zinédine Zidane has called on a squad of 24 players for the tournament, with Cristiano Ronaldo making the trip shortly after winning a joint record fifth Ballon d'Or. The Portugal forward scored
Have we met before? World Cup head-to-heads
The draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals has been made in Russia; UEFA.com sees which of our 14 European contenders has form against their opponents next summer. Group A: Russia (hosts), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UruguayRussiav Egypt: sides have never metv Saudi Arabia: W0 D0 L1 F2 A4 v Uruguay: W5 D2 L1 F14 A5Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran
Twelve down, two to go: Europe’s World Cup contenders
The play-off phase of the European Qualifiers is in full swing, with Switzerland and Croatia the first teams to join the nine sides who topped their sections to earn a place alongside hosts Russia at next summer's FIFA World Cup. The final tournament draw takes place in Moscow on 1 December and the finals run from 14 June to 15 July.WATCH QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS UEFA qualifiers: Belgium, Croatia*, England, France, Germany (holders), Iceland, Poland, Portugal, Russia (hosts), Serbia, Spain, Switzerland**Via play-offsThere are still two European places up for grabs from the remaining pla... UEFA.com - News
Ten down, four to go: Europe’s World Cup contenders
The group phase of the European Qualifiers has concluded, with the nine teams who topped their sections earning places alongside hosts Russia at next summer's FIFA World Cup. The final tournament draw takes place in Moscow on 1 December and the finals run from 14 June to 15 July.UEFA qualifiers: Belgium, England, France, Germany (holders), Iceland, Poland, Portugal, Russia (hosts), Serbia, Spain There are still four European places up for grabs, contested by the eight best runners-up (Slovakia miss out), with the play-offs scheduled between 9 and 14 November.