Real Madrid Cruise into Club World Cup Final with 4-0 Win Over Cruz Azul
Moroccan fans were treated to a night of top-class football as Real Madrid delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Mexico’s Cruz Azul in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup in Marrakech.
The reigning European champions made light work of their CONCACAF opponents, securing a place in Saturday’s final, where they will face either Argentina’s San Lorenzo or New Zealand’s Auckland City.
From the outset, Carlo Ancelotti’s men imposed their rhythm, and it didn’t take long for the goals to start flowing. Defender Sergio Ramos opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a towering header, setting the tone for a commanding performance.
Karim Benzema doubled the lead in the 36th minute, latching onto a precise pass from Dani Carvajal to finish clinically from close range. The pressure continued after the break, and Gareth Bale made it 3-0 in the 50th minute with a composed header that left the Mexican defence helpless.
The final flourish came in the 72nd minute, when Cristiano Ronaldo, rather than going for goal himself, provided a clever assist for Isco, who calmly slotted home to seal the scoreline.
After the match, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s display, stating confidently: “This team deserves the world title.”
The win extends Real Madrid’s incredible run of form and brings them within one step of adding the Club World Cup trophy to their 2014 silverware collection, which already includes the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Copa del Rey.
With the final set for Saturday, Madrid will be the favourites regardless of whether they face San Lorenzo or surprise package Auckland City. For Moroccan fans, the chance to witness one of the world’s elite teams in action — and perhaps lift the trophy — has been nothing short of spectacular.
