Published 10:37 IST, February 12th 2023

Toni Kroos achieves incredible record following Real Madrid's 5th club world cup

On Saturday, Real Madrid scripted history to become the only club to have won the FIFA Club World Cup 5 times. Toni Kroos has 6 Club World Cups to his name now.

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On Saturday, Real Mrid scripted history to become only club to have won FIFA Club World Cup 5 times. While club augmented its record, it is one short of its own midfielder and one of foremost players of squ. re is mystery to this, it is Toni Kroos who has 6 Club World Cup Titles to his name.

Having won a Club World Cup with his former side Bayern Munich, Toni Kroos me a move to Spanish capital in 2014 and w after 9 years with club has 5 more trophies of kind. Courtesy of Los Blancos' 5-3 win over AFC League Champions Al Hilal, German has a total of 6 FIFA Club World Cups, which is more than any or player in world. Kroos held trophy in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2023.

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Real Mrid Clinch 5th FIFA Club World Cup

After beating Al Ahly comprehensively, on Saturday Real Mrid met Al-Hilal in final of FIFA Club World Cup. Having lifted trophy four times alrey Real Mrid were favourites to take home ar one of sorts, however, recent injuries and dwindling of form kept odds in balance before game. But as soon as match started, 14-time UEFA Champions League holders expressed from outset that y are re to dominate. It took Mrid only 13 minutes to take le, as Vinicies drew first blood. Five minutes later Fede Valverve extended le with a sublime volley. In 26th minute, Al-Hilal came back into match as Moussa Marega right footed shot breached past Andriy Lunin. match went to halftime with score of 2-1 in favor of Real Mrid. 

In second half, Mrid started to apply pressure again and scored two goals in quick succession. Karim Benzema me his impact in game and Valverde scored his second. Al-Hilal hit back in 63rd minute via Lucia Vietto's fabulous chip, but 6 minutes later through Vinicius' second, Mrid got 5-2 le. Vietto scored again for Al-Hilal in 73rd minute to reduce gap, but time was less and match ended with score line of 5-3.

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10:37 IST, February 12th 2023