Real Madrid make their entrance into the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup at the semifinal stage with Carlo Ancelotti’s side facing off with Al Ahly in Rabat.
Los Blancos are the most successful team in the competition’s history, with four titles, including success under Ancelotti back in 2014.
However, they have been hit by some key injury absences ahead of their first appearance in the competition since 2018, with Thibaut Courtois, Karim Benzema and Eder Militao all left behind in Madrid.
Al Ahly have been the surprise package of the tournament so far, after receiving a late call up due to Wydad Casablanca being nominated as the host nation’s representative, with wins over Auckland City and Seattle Sounders.
Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal await the winners in the final after they edged past Flamengo in the first semifinal game.
The Sporting News will be providing live updates and highlights for Real Madrid vs Al Ahly in their last four clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
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Real Madrid vs Al Ahly live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
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| Al Ahly | — | — | — |
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Real Madrid vs Al Ahly live updates, highlights from 2022 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal
1 hr to from kickoff: Al Hilal have created history as the first Saudi team to reach the final – but who will they be facing on February 11?
Al-Hilal beat Flamengo to head to the Club World Cup final 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/zIpKoGm4hM
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 7, 2023
1hr 15 mins from kickoff: TEAM NEWS IS IN!!!
Ancelotti goes with his big guns in Rabat!
David Alaba comes into defence in place of Dani Carvajal, with Nacho Fernandez switching to right back.
The evergreen Luka Modric and Toni Kroos start in midfield, as Marco Asensio and Dani Ceballos drop out, and Fede Valverde moves into attack.
📋✅ ¡Nuestro 𝗫𝗜 inicial 🆚 @AlAhly !#ClubWC pic.twitter.com/fFtKUMdRSA
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) February 8, 2023
Four changes from Al Ahly from their 1-0 semifinal win over Seattle as they aim for a shock result against Los Blancos.
Our Eagles for tonight 💪🏻🦅#ClubWC#YallaYaAhly pic.twitter.com/As5PGyACfP
— Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) February 8, 2023
1 hr 30 mins from kickoff: Los Blancos have enjoyed major success on the world stage before – will tonight be another BIG night for Los Blancos?
🔝⚽ Enjoy some of our BEST Intercontinental Cup and #ClubWC GOALS! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/OGx1hoy0Ct
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 8, 2023
2 hrs from kickoff: Morocco head coach Walid Regragui popped by Real Madrid training ahead of the semifinal – maybe with some tips for Ancelotti?
🇲🇦🤝⚽ El INSIDE de Walid Regragui, seleccionador de Marruecos, en nuestro entrenamiento de ayer.#ClubWC pic.twitter.com/tcGYtehiye
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) February 8, 2023
Real Madrid vs Al Ahly confirmed lineups
Those injury enforced absences have disrupted Ancelotti’s plans, but he opts for a strong line up, with Luka Modric, Antonio Rudiger and Vinicius Jr all starting.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): 13-Lunin (GK) — 6-Nacho, 22-Ruidger, 4-Alaba, 12-Camavinga — 8-Kroos, 18-Tchouameni, 10-Modric — 15-Valverde, 21-Rodrygo, 21-Vinicius Jr
Al Ahly head coach Marcelo Koller has shuffled his options for their opening two games with Mohamed Magdy potentially coming in to start after scoring the winner off the bench against Seattle.
Al Ahly (4-5-1): 1-El-Shenawy (GK) — 30-Hany, 4-Metwaly, 24-Abdelmonem, 21-Maaloul — 9-Kader, 14-El-Shahat, 15-Dieng, 17-Al-Sulaya, 19-Magdy — 10-Sherif
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How to watch Real Madrid vs Al Ahly
Below are the details on how to watch this game in the world’s major territories:
| Date | Time | TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Wed, Feb. 8 | 14:00 ET | Fox Sports 2, Fox Deportes | fuboTV, Fox Sports Go |
| UK | Wed, Feb. 8 | 19:00 GMT | — | FIFA+ |
| Australia | Thu, Feb. 9 | 06:00 AEST | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| Canada | Wed, Feb. 8 | 14:00 ET | — | FIFA+ |
| India | Wed, Feb. 8 | 23:30 IST | — | FIFA+ |
| New Zealand | Thu, Feb. 9 | 08:00 NZST | Sky Sport 1 | Sky Go NZ |
| Malaysia | Thu, Feb. 9 | 03:00 MT | — | FIFA+ |
| Singapore | Thu, Feb. 9 | 03:00 SST | — | FIFA+ |
| Hong Kong | Thu, Feb. 9 | 03:00 HKST | — | FIFA+ |
This Club World Cup semifinal will be broadcast on television in the United States on Fox Sports 2, while SBS has the rights in Australia.
For all territories without a designated broadcaster, this match can be found on FIFA’s streaming service FIFA+.
