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That’s One Down, One to Go

Los Blancos took down Al Ahly in the semi final of the Club World Cup. I won’t lie, my heart started recording a few more beats per minute after the made the Egyptian side pulled one back and then Luka missed a penalty, but, ultimately, Madrid finished the game as winners, with a score of 4 to 1. Wanna know the best part? My boy Arribas scored about a minute after coming on!

Our Boy Scored!

Sergio Arribas finally managed to play for a (really short) while and... scored! I can’ even believe I’m saying this. I’m super happy for the youngster and I know I’m not the only one. Here’s to watching you score a lot more for Real Madrid, Segio.