Photo: Reuters
Photo: Reuters

Spanish club Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup title for a record fifth time, defeating Saudi club Al Hilal by five goals to three in the final.

A high-scoring match between Saudi club Al-Hilal and Real Madrid took place in the FIFA Club World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco.

The Spanish club dominated from the start, Winnie Jr. scored the first goal in the 13th minute, Federico doubled the lead five minutes later, Musa gave hope with Al Hilal’s first goal in the 26th minute, the first half ended 2-1.

When the second half started, Karim Benzema and Federico scored in five minutes, Al Hilal’s Luciano reduced the deficit by scoring five minutes later, Winnie Jr. scored another goal six minutes later to make the score five.

Luciano scored the Saudi club’s third goal in the 79th minute as Real Madrid beat Asian champions Al Hilal five goals to three to win the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fifth time.

Real Madrid last won the tournament in 2018, the Spanish club also lifted the trophy in 2014, 2016 and 2017.