captured the Club World Cup crown, Saturday.
It's been a glittering 12 months for the Spanish giants, who had
already won the European Champions League, European Super Cup and the
Copa del Rey before arriving in Morocco for the intercontinental club
competition.
Real were pitted against South American champions San Lorenzo in the
Club World Cup final.
The Argentine side are relative minnows compared to Madrid's galaxy of
superstars, which includes Ballon d'Or winnerCristiano Ronaldo.
At least San Lorenzo could count on the prayers of lifelong fan Pope
Francis going into the showdown in Marrakesh.
There was, however, to be no divine intervention for the club from
Buenos Aires on a sultry winter night under Moroccan skies.
Real Madrid took the lead when Sergio Ramos nodded in Toni Kroos's
corner after 37 minutes.
Gareth Bale added a second goal, slotting Isco's pass beyond San
Lorenzo keeper Sebastian Torrico, after the break.
San Lorenzo's experienced midfielder Juan Mercier tested Madrid Iker
Casillas with a stinging shot late on but Real strolled to their final
silverware of the year with a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Real Madrid are now unbeaten in 22 matches in all competitions and
will return in the new year leading the Spanish league and aiming to
defend their Champions League crown.
Earlier, Auckland City claimed third place at the Club World Cup after
defeating Mexico's Cruz Azul 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
The New Zealand club became the first Oceania team to win a medal at
the tournament.
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