List of goalscorers
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End of match
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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.
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92'A nervy end to the game with Gremio on the ball in the opposition half.
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91'A galloping run from Bale and Modric's effort sails high over the bar.
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90'3 minutes stoppage time.
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86'Madrid are stretching the weary Gremio defenders. Can the Brazilian side get a late equaliser?
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82'Bale's shot with the outside of his left foot is tipped over the bar by Grohe.
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81'Ronaldo breaks into the box and his effort is saved by Grohe. Still just one goal in this.
Substitution
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79'Bale on for Benzema.
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78'Lucas goes down in the box under the challenge from Grohe but there's no penalty.
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75'Benzema's effort is comfortably saved by Grohe.
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72'Lucas Vazquez on for Isco.
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70'Ramiro is replaced by Soares.
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62'Jael on for Barrios.
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60'Casemiro's long-range effort is cleared by Grohe.
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59'Ronaldo wants a second and his back-heel is deflected for a corner.
Goal disallowed
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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.
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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.
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52'Barrios goes down under a Ramos tackle and the referee waves away penalty appeals.
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51'Ronaldo shoots from 20 yards but he slices it and it's a few yards wide.
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50'As expected, Madrid are still in control. You can tell a goal is coming...
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47'Kroos plays the ball into the area and Varane cannot get the touch to guide it home.
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46'Gremio get the ball rolling in the second half!
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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.
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45'1 added minute.
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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.
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39'Ronaldo's hits the free-kick and it flies inches over the bar.
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37'Ronaldo twists and turns inside the area but is finally dispossessed. He wants a penalty but the referee is not having it.
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36'Madrid upping the tempo in search of a breakthrough. Gremio doing well to stop their attacks at source.
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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.
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28'Edilson lets fly from the free-kick and it's just over the bar. Huge chance for the South Americans.
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26'Casemiro is booked for a late tackle.
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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.
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21'A long-range effort from Isco whistles past the post.
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21'Isco's pass for Benzema is cleared by the keeper.
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20'Kroos' corner is headed into the keeper's arms by Varane.
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19'Carvajal's volley is cleared by Geromel after a great move from Modric to set up the right-back in the box.
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17'Still no goals here. Ronaldo has a go from distance but it's a couple of yards wide.
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13'Real are in control but wasteful in attack. Casemiro's cross almost finds Varane in the area.
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11'The ball falls for Benzema in the box and the striker's effort is deflected for a corner.
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9'Many interruptions in the opening stages. Madrid are looking for a breakthrough with some patient passing.
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6'Another foul, this time on Modric. Gremio's game plan seems perfectly clear.
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2'That was a bookable offence very early in the game, but the referee did not brandish his yellow card.
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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.
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1'The Club World Cup final is underway! Real Madrid get the ball rolling!
Start of match
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PRVWGreat atmosphere inside the stadium. Kick-off moments away...
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PRVWBoth sets of players emerge for the Club World Cup final. Everything ready in the UAE!
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PRVWA 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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PRVWWho will be crowned the best club in the world today?
16 December 2017
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PRVWPreparations before kick-off...
16 December 2017
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PRVWReal Madrid want to equal Barcelona's record of three trophies in the competition. Not long to go in the United Arab Emirates.
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PRVWGremio: Grohe, Edilson, Geromel, Kannemann, Cortez, Jailson, Michel, Ramiro, Luan, Fernandinho, Barrios Subs: Victor, Grassi, Bressan, Rodrigo, Thyere, Oliveira, Loura, Kaio, Maicon, Everton, Jael
16 December 2017
Pre-match
16 December 2017, 18:00
Referee: César Ramos
Stadium: Zayed Sports City Stadium
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PRVWReal 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