Real Madrid celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo's double against Kashima Antlers
Cristiano Ronaldo had to appear for Real Madrid to celebrate. The forward scored a double in the first half of extra time for the 4-2 partial result in the Club World Cup final.
Cristiano Ronaldo first defined in the area after a great pass from Karim Benzema, and then defined with a left-footed shot after intercepting a shot from Kroos.
In the 98th minute of the game, Real Madrid built the play three quarters of the field. Benzema left the area to join Modric. The Frenchman found the space and made a through pass to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Already in the area, Cristiano Ronaldo did what he does best. The Portuguese forward defined diagonally and beat goalkeeper Sogahata, who in regular time thwarted a similar play.
Then, in the 107th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo stopped a weak shot from Kroos in the area. He immediately defined with his left foot to score the fourth goal for Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his hat-trick, as he had previously scored from a penalty kick to make it 2-2 between Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers in the Club World Cup final.