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Barcelona vs. River Plate: Score, Reaction for 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final

Barcelona clinched their fifth trophy of 2015 in Yokohama, Japan, on Sunday, beating South American champions River Plate 3-0 in the final of the Club World Cup.

A goal from Lionel Messi put the Blaugrana ahead at the break despite some initially stubborn defensive work from Los Millonarios. Luis Suarez made it two just after half-time, then ensured the trophy was heading back to Catalonia midway through the second period with his second goal of the day.

This silverware, alongside the Champions League, Primera Division, Copa del Rey and the UEFA Super Cup, caps off what has been an outstanding year for the Catalan giants.