Two clubs chasing FIFA Club World Cup glory will do battle today in a cup match between Cruz Azul and Real Madrid. The semifinal clash scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on FOX Sports 1.
What They're Saying
Cruz Azul manager Luis Fernando Tena (via All Sports): "I think [Real] Madrid is going to play with the best men, the same way they usually play. I think Madrid doesn't care about how the other team plays. They are going to play the same way they usually play football. They know this is an important tournament, an official tournament and they will play with the best men they have. That's what we expect."
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas (via Inside Spanish Football): "The climate here is very different to that in Madrid, but I'm sure we'll have many fans here encouraging us and that will make us feel at home. Our objective is to maintain the same level we've shown this season and to bring the Club World Cup back home with us."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Isco has prevailed for Real Madrid in various roles this season. In 20 appearances across all competitions, the 22-year-old has five assists and an average of 1.9 key passes.
Cruz Azul's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Corona, Rodriguez, Pinto, Dominguez, Flores, Torrado, Formica, Gimenez, Baez, Fabian, Pavone
Real Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Illarramendi, Kroos, Isco, Bale; Ronaldo, Benzema
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