Real Madrid crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners for record 5th time

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
11 Feb 23:38

Real Madrid beat Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup final in Rabat.

Real Madrid players before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup final match against Al Hilal at Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium, Rabat, Feb. 11 (AFP)

Spanish giants Real Madrid on Saturday lifted the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fifth time after a 5-3 win over Saudi club Al Hilal in Morocco.

Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde struck twice each, while Karim Benzema also scored on his return from injury in Madrid's spectacular victory over their Saudi rivals.

🏆 #W8RLDCHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/RdkO71WUFM
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) February 11, 2023

Their win at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium secured their second piece of silverware of the season, after winning the European Super Cup in August.

Earlier, Brazilian Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo finished third with a 4-2 win over Egypt's Al Ahly.