Goal

List of goalscorers

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End of match

End of match

  • 93'
    It's over! A record-equalling third Club World Cup title could give Real the boost they need just before Christmas. Another trophy for Zidane's men thanks to Ronaldo's free-kick goal.
  • 92'
    A nervy end to the game with Gremio on the ball in the opposition half.
  • 91'
    A galloping run from Bale and Modric's effort sails high over the bar.
  • 90'
    3 minutes stoppage time.
  • 86'
    Madrid are stretching the weary Gremio defenders. Can the Brazilian side get a late equaliser?
  • 82'
    Bale's shot with the outside of his left foot is tipped over the bar by Grohe.
  • 81'
    Ronaldo breaks into the box and his effort is saved by Grohe. Still just one goal in this.
  • 79'
    Bale on for Benzema.
  • 78'
    Lucas goes down in the box under the challenge from Grohe but there's no penalty.
  • 75'
    Benzema's effort is comfortably saved by Grohe.
  • 72'
    Lucas Vazquez on for Isco.
  • 70'
    Ramiro is replaced by Soares.
  • 62'
    Jael on for Barrios.
  • 60'
    Casemiro's long-range effort is cleared by Grohe.
  • 59'
    Ronaldo wants a second and his back-heel is deflected for a corner.
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 57'
    Ronaldo has the ball in the net again, but it's disallowed. Benzema was slightly offside when he headed back for Ronaldo to volley past Grohe.
  • 53'
    Goal! Real Madrid take the lead! Cristiano Ronaldo is brought down and he takes the free-kick himself. The ball finds a gap in the wall and it bounces inside the left post.
  • 52'
    Barrios goes down under a Ramos tackle and the referee waves away penalty appeals.
  • 51'
    Ronaldo shoots from 20 yards but he slices it and it's a few yards wide.
  • 50'
    As expected, Madrid are still in control. You can tell a goal is coming...
  • 47'
    Kroos plays the ball into the area and Varane cannot get the touch to guide it home.
  • 46'
    Gremio get the ball rolling in the second half!
  • 45'
    No goals in the first half and for all Madrid's possession, they have nothing to show for it. More action to come after the break.
  • 45'
    1 added minute.
  • 41'
    Modric is having a brilliant first half. He pings a dangerous cross into the six-yard and it's clear in the nick of time.
  • 39'
    Ronaldo's hits the free-kick and it flies inches over the bar.
  • 37'
    Ronaldo twists and turns inside the area but is finally dispossessed. He wants a penalty but the referee is not having it.
  • 36'
    Madrid upping the tempo in search of a breakthrough. Gremio doing well to stop their attacks at source.
  • 33'
    Carvajal heads away at the back post and Gremio have a corner. They have taken a step forward in the last 5 minutes or so.
  • 28'
    Edilson lets fly from the free-kick and it's just over the bar. Huge chance for the South Americans.
  • 26'
    Casemiro is booked for a late tackle.
  • 25'
    Gremio happy to sit back and defend. Madrid still haven't found the opener and will have to be careful with the Brazilian side attacking on the break.
  • 21'
    A long-range effort from Isco whistles past the post.
  • 21'
    Isco's pass for Benzema is cleared by the keeper.
  • 20'
    Kroos' corner is headed into the keeper's arms by Varane.
  • 19'
    Carvajal's volley is cleared by Geromel after a great move from Modric to set up the right-back in the box.
  • 17'
    Still no goals here. Ronaldo has a go from distance but it's a couple of yards wide.
  • 13'
    Real are in control but wasteful in attack. Casemiro's cross almost finds Varane in the area.
  • 11'
    The ball falls for Benzema in the box and the striker's effort is deflected for a corner.
  • 9'
    Many interruptions in the opening stages. Madrid are looking for a breakthrough with some patient passing.
  • 6'
    Another foul, this time on Modric. Gremio's game plan seems perfectly clear.
  • 2'
    That was a bookable offence very early in the game, but the referee did not brandish his yellow card.
  • 2'
    Real Madrid on the ball from the start. Ronaldo down after the first cynical foul by Geromel, who caught the striker with his studs.
  • 1'
    The Club World Cup final is underway! Real Madrid get the ball rolling!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Great atmosphere inside the stadium. Kick-off moments away...
  • PRVW
    Both sets of players emerge for the Club World Cup final. Everything ready in the UAE!
  • PRVW
    A morale-boosting win today could kick start Real's poor season before Christmas. Zidane's men could certainly do with lifting the trophy.
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    Who will be crowned the best club in the world today?
  • PRVW
    Preparations before kick-off...
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    Real Madrid want to equal Barcelona's record of three trophies in the competition. Not long to go in the United Arab Emirates.
  • PRVW
    Gremio: Grohe, Edilson, Geromel, Kannemann, Cortez, Jailson, Michel, Ramiro, Luan, Fernandinho, Barrios Subs: Victor, Grassi, Bressan, Rodrigo, Thyere, Oliveira, Loura, Kaio, Maicon, Everton, Jael
Info

Pre-match

16 December 2017, 18:00

Referee: César Ramos

Stadium: Zayed Sports City Stadium

  • PRVW
    Real Madrid: Navas, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Isco, Ronaldo, Benzema Subs: Casilla, Moha, Nacho, Bale, Theo, Lucas, Llorente, Achraf, Asensio, Mayoral, Kovacic, Ceballos