Ronaldo's hat-trick powers Real Madrid to Club World Cup title
Cristiano Ronaldo capped off a remarkable calendar year in fitting fashion, the Portuguese star's hat-trick powering Real Madrid to a 4-2 extra-time victory over Kashima Antlers in the Club World Cup final on Sunday.
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While it wasn't the stroll many expected - Kashima, the first Asian club to ever make the final of the tournament, led early in the second half - Ronaldo once again stole the show.
His treble, procured through goals in the 60th, 97th and 104th minute, ensured that a year in which he won the Champions League, European Championship and Ballon d'Or would end on a high note.
(Courtesy: Real Madrid)
Los Blancos, unbeaten in 37 consecutive matches in all competitions, have now captured the intercontinental title in two of the past three years.
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