Club World Cup: Real Madrid fly to UAE ahead of Kashima semi
Real Madrid left the Spanish capital this morning as they embark on their attempt to clinch back-to-back-to-back Club World Cup titles.
As they bid to win the FIFA Club World Cup for a third successive year, Real Madrid this morning flew out to the United Arab Emirates, where they will begin their campaign at the semi-final stage on Wednesday.
Club World Cup holders take on Kashima Antlers in last four
Madrid will face Kashima Antlers in Abu Dhabi after the Japanese side - who Los Blancos beat in the 2016 Club World Cup final - saw off Mexicans Guadalajara 3-2 in the second round yesterday.
Benzema, Asensio doubtful after picking up injury issues
Having come away from last night's unconvincing 1-0 LaLiga win over Rayo Vallecano with injury problems, Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio are both doubtful for the Kashima clash.
📸😀 On board our @emirates A380 to Abu Dhabi! #RMCWC pic.twitter.com/r0MhBWsH89
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 16, 2018
Real Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup squad list:
Goalkeepers: Keylor, Casilla and Courtois.
Defenders: Carvajal, Vallejo, Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Odriozola, Reguilón and Sánchez.
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Midfielders: Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Valverde, Llorente, Asensio, Isco and Ceballos.
Forwards: Mariano, Benzema, Bale, Lucas and Vinicius.