Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde both scored a brace as Real Madrid beat Al-Hilal to win the FIFA Club World Cup in Rabat for a record-extending fifth time.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side added to their four cups from 2014 to 2018 – and ensured European teams have won the past 10 editions of the tournament.
They had brushed off Egyptian side Al Ahly – who lost to Flamengo 2-4 in the third place playoff – 4-1 in the semi-finals, the round the European champions always enter the tournament.
Asian champions Al-Hilal, who are managed by former Oxford United boss Ramon Diaz, beat Brazilians Flamengo in the semis to become the first Saudi Arabian team to reach the final but despite the double from former Fulham striker Vietto they could not become the first Asian team to lift the trophy.
Chelsea won last year’s final but were not able to defend it as only reigning continental champions – and champions of the host country – are invited.
FIFA plans to change the format of the tournament from June 2025 to feature 32 teams and be held every four years.