- Real Madrid are through to the final of the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup
- Los Blancos defeated Al-Jazira 2-1 in their semi-final game on Wednesday night
- Real Madrid are the defending champions of the FIFA Club World Cup
Reigning Spanish and European League champions Real Madrid have qualified for the final of the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup after beating Al-Jazira 2-1 on Wednesday night in Abu Dhabi.
But Los Blancos had to come back from a goal down to beat their opponents thanks to goals by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Al-Jazira scored the first goal in the 41st minute through Romarinho after a defensive gaffe from Real Madrid defenders which gave the striker the chance to score.
Real Madrid defeat Al-jazira in FIFA Club World Cup (photo: Chronicle)
Real Madrid tried all they could to restore parity in the first half, but they were unable to find the back of the net as the first half ended with Al-Jazira leading.
Los Blancos came out with another style of play in the second half before cristiano Ronaldo restored parity for the Spanish club in the 53rd minute.
Gareth Bale netted the winner for Real Madrid in the 81st minute after being set up by Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid to win the match 2-1.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 14 December 2017