
4-2: World champions for a fifth time!
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick and an opening goal from Benzema gave Real Madrid the win in a final which was decided in extra time.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick and an opening goal from Benzema gave Real Madrid the win in a final which was decided in extra time.
Real Madrid are the only club with five Intercontinental titles.
"It has been a dream year, really great", stated the forward, who was also Man of the Match in the final.
The Frenchman is now the ninth highest goal scorer, having scored 171 goals.
"If you're positive and believe that you can do it, you end up achieving it because there's a lot of talent in this side", he noted.
“It has been a spectacular year but in 2017 we need to keep working", said Casemiro.
Source: Official club website
Source: Official club website
Source: Official club website
Source: Official club website
Source: Official club website
New Zealand's Auckland City boast the honour of being the side with the most Club World Cup experience. Despite having only been founded in 2004 and their status as a semi-professional outfit, they have established themselves as one of the leading sides throughout Oceania. They came into the tournament on the back of a clean sweep of victories, with a squad full of experience and ably led by coach Ramón Tribulietx, however they bowed out in the play-off following a 2-1 reverse at the hands of Kashima Antlers.
Source: Official club website