Real Madrid's Club World Cup semi-final date confirmed
Zidane's team now know when they will play their first match at this year's Club World Cup. They could meet either Al-Jazira or Auckland City.
El Real Madrid will play their opening game at this year's Club World Cup on 13 December with kick-off set for 18:00 CET (Time in mainland Spain, 21:00 hours local time in United Arab Emirates).Like last year, Zidane's team will enter the tournament at the semi-final stage. It's not yet known who their rivals will be - Madrid will face the winners of the first quarter final in Adu Dhabi - one of those teams in the Last 4 will be the winners of the Play-Off between UAE Pro-League champions Al-Jazira SC, who qualify as the host team and OFC Champions League winners Auckland City.
Club World Cup semi-final to be played in Abu Dhabi
If Zinedine Zidane's team manage to get through their semi-final, they will defend the trophy in the final at Zayed Sports City Stadium on Saturday 16 December with kick-off at 18:00 hours CET. Should they be knocked out in the semi-final, they will play for third place on the same day at 15:00 hours.
Real Madrid chasing Club World Cup records
If Madrid successfully win this year's Club World Cup, they will pull level with Barcelona to become the only teams to have won the trophy three times. They would also become the first club to win the trophy in consecutive seasons following last year's victory over Kashima Antlers.
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