Real Madrid failed to convert a late penalty as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal in their opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday night.
The Spanish giants dramatically had a stoppage-time penalty saved. Mohammed Al-Qahtani was penalised when his flaying arm caught Real left-back Fran Garcia.
Federico Valverde’s resultant spot-kick, which was awarded after a video assistant referee (VAR) review, was superbly pushed out by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Gonzalo Garcia had opened the scoring after the half hour mark before Rúben Neves equalised from a penalty just before halftime.
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Earlier in the day, Premier League side Manchester City scaled to a 2-0 victory over Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia.
Phil Foden inspired the defending champions to the win as he opened scoring in the second minute while Jeremy Doku scored City’s second before halftime.
Ballon d’Or winner Rodri was introduced off the bench for just his second appearance since September following a serious knee injury,
In other encounters, Inter Milan were held to a 1- draw by Monterrey; Mamelody defeated Ulsan 1-0; while RB Salzburg beat Pachuca 1-0.
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