Real Madrid will be looking to win 3rd straight Club World Cup when they face Al-Ain in the final of this year on Saturday. Madrid is defending champion and there is no question they are all favourites to win the title this year too. The win on Saturday will not only create a history of 3rd straight CWC win but it will also ensure Madrid as an only team to win the trophy for forth times.
It's the biggest match for UAE club Al Ain. There is no question this is the dream match for them to face worlds best team in a final of Club World Cup, in there own home Abu Dhabi. Though it will not be easy for them to give a great fight against Los Blacons but they will surely put their whole effort to the match as they did against River Plate. To reach in the finals, Al Ain played more than 300 minutes in just 6 days and they beat high-ranked Copa Liberties winner River Plate in a penalty to earn themselves a spot in final. Swedish international Marcus Berg will be the key player for Al Ain as he was an exceptional class against Plates in semis. Al Ain's captain Ismail Ahmed and Japanese international Shiotani will be the main wall of defence while former Wolverhampton Midfielder Tongo will control the midfield. It looks like Bale and Vazquez will continue there position in final third for Real Madrid. Injury returned Casemiro may replace Llorente but I don't see any sign of replacement in well shape defence. For me, it will be another easy victory and wonderful records for Madrid.
Both teams are facing for the first time. I can't wait to see Madrid win and bring that trophy back to home again.
Hala Madrid.
This post is also posted in my scorum blog here.