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View all search resultsReal Madrid storms past Al-Ahly to reach Club final
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R
eal Madrid reached the Club World Cup soccer final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al-Ahly on Wednesday in Morocco, thanks to Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas goals.
The European champion took the lead just before half-time with a Vinicius chip and then Valverde smashed in the second soon after the break.
Madrid endured a nervier spell than it would have liked after Ali Maaloul earned the 10-time African Champions League winner a foothold in the game from the penalty spot.
Luka Modric missed a late penalty for Los Blancos, perhaps distracted by laser pointers shone at his face from the stands, with Mohamed El Shenawy saving his effort.
Rodrygo added a cool finish in stoppage time after a slick combination with Dani Ceballos and youngster Arribas wrapped up the win.
Madrid will face Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, which beat Copa Libertadores winner Flamengo, in Saturday's final.
"I thank my teammates who are helping me in this moment, which is not so good," said Valverde, who is reported to be suffering some personal problems away from the game.
