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#3 FIFA Club World Champions have momentum on their side
The Blancos might not have yet won 6 trophies in a year, but they came close this year with 5 under their belt—with the latest one stamping their place as the best club in the world, factually at least.
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After winning against Gremio in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Madrid were crowned as the best club in the world for the second time a row. Madrid might have only edged out their opponents by one goal, but the way they played showed some positive signs for the future.
For the first time this season, the diamond 4-4-2 worked with Isco having a great game at the top of the centre circle. However, it was Luka Modric’s imperial form that allowed the Blancos to move around with intent and express themselves fully.
The form of Luka Modric and the return of Gareth Bale gives Zidane and Madridistas hope. Bale might have had a very bad time with the club of late, but his two cameo appearances in the Club World Cup oozed positive signs.
This brings us to the next point:
