JAKARTA Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was hit by concerns when he had to face Al Hilal in the Club World Cup final. He was worried that his team would not be able to perform well in that match.
Madrid will certainly meet Al Hilal after winning 4-1 over Egyptian representative Al Ahly in the semifinals at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Thursday, February 9 in the morning WIB. They will meet Al Hilal who defeated Flamengo.
"We have come here with great enthusiasm to play the final match. We have the excitement to play the final and concerns to play it well," Ancelotti said.
Los Blancos appeared without a number of starting players in their win over Al Hilal. Karim Benzema, Eder Militao, and Thibaut Courtois are three important names who were sidelined by injury.
Madrid also needed time until halftime to outperform their opponents. Their goal started with Vinicius Jr's goal three minutes before half-time normal.
A minute after the break Federico Valverde doubled the score. Al Ahly narrowed the gap with Ali Maalou's penalty in the 63rd minute after Eduardo Camavinga fouled Hussein El Shahat in the box.
Ancelotti's men took a long time to increase their score. The two goals scored by Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas each occurred in extra time.
"We have to rest, even though we don't have much time. We have to rest well to try to win," said the Italian coach.
Madrid will appear in the Club World Cup final for the fifth time and hunt for their fifth title. The giant from the Spanish capital is the most successful club in the event after winning the previous four finals.
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