2011 Club World Cup: Winners and Highlights
Real Madrid’s 2014 Club World Cup Victory: A Decade Later
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dominating Performance in Marrakech
ten years ago, on December 20, 2014, Real Madrid secured their fourth world champion title by defeating San Lorenzo de Almagro 2-0 in the final of the Club World Cup, held in Marrakech, Morocco. This victory marked a notable moment in the club’s history, capping off a remarkably prosperous year.
Sergio Ramos: Tournament Standout
Sergio Ramos was the star of the tournament,recognized with the Ballon d’Or for his pivotal contributions. He scored crucial goals in both the semi-final and the final, solidifying his importance to the team.
In the final against San Lorenzo, ramos opened the scoring in the 37th minute. Gareth Bale then extended Real Madrid’s lead in the 51st minute, securing the 2-0 victory.
Path to the Final: A 4-0 Semifinal Win
Real Madrid’s journey to the final included a dominant 4-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the semi-final. Ramos, Karim Benzema, Bale, and Isco all found the back of the net in that match.
A Year of Triumphs
This 2014 Club World Cup title was the first achieved with the current Club World Cup format and represented the fourth trophy of the year for Real Madrid, following their wins in the Tenth Champions league title (La Décima), the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup), and the UEFA Super Cup.
Match Details: Lineups and Goals
Here are the starting lineups for the final match:
| Real Madrid | San Lorenzo |
|---|---|
| Casillas, Carvajal (Arbeloa, 73′), Ramos (Varane, 89′), Pepe, Marcelo (Coentrão, 44′), Isco, James, Kroos, Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo | Torrico, Yepes (cetto, 61′), Mercier, Buffarini, Kalinski, Cauteruccio (Matos, 68′), Barrientos, Kannemann, Ortigoza, Más, Verón (Romagnoli, 57′) |
Goals:
- 1-0 (min. 37): Sergio Ramos
- 2-0 (min. 51): Bale