Club World Cup: Real ride on Ronaldo, Benzema goals to enter final
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Los Blancos eased past Mexico's Club America 2-0 to reach a step closer to being the best club in the world
Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo were on target asRealMadrideased past Mexico's Club America 2-0 on Thursday to reach the Club World Cup final in Japan.
The Spanish giants will face shock finalists and local favourites Kashima Antlers in Yokohama on Sunday as they look to capture their second world title in three years.
With Ronaldo firing blanks until the very end of the game, Benzema struck in first-half stoppage time, the Frenchman finishing clinically with the outside of his right boot after a deft pass from Toni Kroos.
Ronaldo, who won his fourth Ballon d'Or earlier this week, had already squandered a gilt-edged chance by heading against the post.
The Portuguese superstar also had two fierce shots saved by goalkeeper Moises Munoz but finally found the net deep into injury time asRealextended their club record unbeaten run to 36 matches in all competitions.
(AFP)
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