Real Madrid Win Club World Cup

Real Madrid 2 Ramos 37′ Bale 51′ San Lorenzo 0 FT 90 +2 HT 1-0 Real Madrid won their fourth trophy of 2014 by defeating Argentina's South American champions San Lorenzo in the Club World Cup final in Morocco. The Champions League, Copa del Rey and European Super Cup holders took the lead through a Sergio Ramos header. A goalkeeping error allowed Gareth Bale to add a second when the Welshman's shot squirmed under Sebastian Torrico. Real were rarely troubled and extended their Spanish record with a 22nd consecutive win in all competitions. The victory also provided the Bernabeu outfit with their first win in the competition in its current guise, although they won its predecessor - the Intercontinental Cup - three times. Gareth Bale Bale has now scored in Real's Copa del Rey, Champions League and Club World Cup final wins Manager Carlo Ancelotti had signalled Real's intent at capturing another piece of silverware by sending out a strong line-up including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale, James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema. However, while the Spanish side were initially frustrated by defence-minded Argentine opponents, Ramos made the breakthrough for Real. A swift counter-attack led by Benzema ended in a Bale shot being parried wide by keeper Torrico and, from the resulting corner, Ramos nodded in a Toni Kroos delivery. The emphasis was on San Lorenzo to take the initiative in search of a leveller but, instead, coach Edgardo Bauza's side fell further behind after a goalkeeping error. Real Madrid midfielders Kroos and Isco expertly dictated play and when the latter found Bale his shot went under the body of Torrico. San Lorenzo, like other South American sides, place a high degree of importance on the Club World Cup but they struggled to make any impact on the match as they were outplayed and outclassed in Marrakech. Iker Casillas - making his 700th appearance for Real - had one of his quieter games, but he did have to get down low to save an Emmanuel Mas left-foot shot and parry a late Juan Mercier strike as his side comfortably closed out the win. They did not even need talisman Ronaldo to shine as the Portuguese struggled to impose himself, with his closest effort coming with a header straight at Torrico. Earlier, Auckland City from New Zealand won the third-place play-off after beating Mexican side Cruz Azul on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos heads his side in front against San Lorenzo Sergio Ramos has scored more goals than any other La Liga defender in 2014 (all competitions) Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale scores for his side against San Lorenzo Gareth Bale has scored 13 goals for Real Madrid in 2014-15 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo failed to add to his 32 club goals so far this season Lineup, Bookings (6) & Substitutions (6) Real Madrid 01 Casillas 15 Carvajal Booked (Arbeloa - 73' ) 03 Pepe 04 Ramos Booked (Varane - 89' ) 12 Marcelo (Fábio Coentrão - 44' ) 23 Isco 08 Kroos 10 Rodríguez 11 Bale 09 Benzema 07 Ronaldo Substitutes 02 Varane 05 Fábio Coentrão 06 Khedira 13 Navas 14 Hernández 17 Arbeloa 18 Nacho 20 Jesé 24 Illarramendi 25 Pacheco 26 Medrán San Lorenzo 12 Torrico 07 Buffarini Booked 14 Kannemann Booked 03 Yepes (Cetto - 61' ) 21 Más 20 Ortigoza Booked 05 Mercier 30 Verón (Romagnoli - 57' ) 08 Kalinski 11 Barrientos Booked 09 Cauteruccio (Matos - 68' ) Substitutes 01 Neorén Franco 02 Cetto 10 Romagnoli 13 Arias 15 Villalba 22 Blandi 24 Cavallaro 26 Matos 27 Catalán 29 Fontanini 31 Quignón 33 Devecchi Ref: Walter López Att: 38,345 Match Stats Possession34%66%90minsReal MadridSan Lorenzo Shots 13 8 On target 7 3 Corners 5 3 Fouls 16 24 Source:bbc