Real Madrid end year with fantastic fourth title in Club World Cup

    Updated 1814 GMT (0214 HKT) January 3, 2015

    The stars line up. Real Madrid's players pose with Morocco's Prince Moulay Hassan before the FIFA Club World Cup final against San Lorenzo at the Marrakesh stadium.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – The stars line up. Real Madrid's players pose with Morocco's Prince Moulay Hassan before the FIFA Club World Cup final against San Lorenzo at the Marrakesh stadium.
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    South American champions San Lorenzo went into the final as the underdogs but at least Pope Francis is in their corner as a lifelong fan of the Argentine club.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – South American champions San Lorenzo went into the final as the underdogs but at least Pope Francis is in their corner as a lifelong fan of the Argentine club.
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    Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos celebrates as he puts the European Champions ahead in the first half.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos celebrates as he puts the European Champions ahead in the first half.
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    San Lorenzo's Uruguayan forward Martin Cauteruccio tries to get his side back in the match in Marrakesh.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – San Lorenzo's Uruguayan forward Martin Cauteruccio tries to get his side back in the match in Marrakesh.
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    There are concerns for Real Madrid when Brazilian defender Marcelo limps off during the first half.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – There are concerns for Real Madrid when Brazilian defender Marcelo limps off during the first half.
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    But the smiles are soon back for Real Madrid when Gareth Bale (right) scores a second goal against San Lorenzo.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – But the smiles are soon back for Real Madrid when Gareth Bale (right) scores a second goal against San Lorenzo.
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    Real superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may have had a quiet night in Morocco but he gives his teammates the thumbs up as they secure victory.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – Real superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may have had a quiet night in Morocco but he gives his teammates the thumbs up as they secure victory.
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    It's been a year to celebrate for Real Madrid who finally get their hands on the Club World Cup -- their fourth trophy of 2014.
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    In photos: Club World Cup final – It's been a year to celebrate for Real Madrid who finally get their hands on the Club World Cup -- their fourth trophy of 2014.
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    Story highlights

    • Real Madrid capture fourth title of 2014 as they triumph in the Club World Cup final
    • South America champions San Lorenzo faced Real Madrid in Morocco showdown
    • But Real roll out 2-0 winners over the club from Argentina
    • Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale score a goal in each half to seal the win
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    (CNN)Real Madrid wrapped up a fantastic four titles in 2014 as they captured the Club World Cup crown, Saturday.

    It's been a glittering 12 months for the Spanish giants, who had already won the European Champions League, European Super Cup and the Copa del Rey before arriving in Morocco for the intercontinental club competition.
      Real were pitted against South American champions San Lorenzo in the Club World Cup final.
        The Argentine side are relative minnows compared to Madrid's galaxy of superstars, which includes Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
        At least San Lorenzo could count on the prayers of lifelong fan Pope Francis going into the showdown in Marrakesh.
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