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Monterrey lean on goalkeeper Luis Cardenas to win third-place at the 2019 Club World Cup

Monterrey finished second place in the Club World Cup for the second time in club history as los Rayados beat AFC Champions League winners Al-Hilal 4-3 on penalties.

Antonio “Turco” Mohamed’s men came into this match following a heartbreaking defeat to Liverpool in the Semifinals, but a third-place duel against the Asian champions seemed like the perfect opportunity for the Mexican side to finish the tournament on a positive note.

However, Monterrey went behind after 35 minutes when a cross down the left-flank side finished with Carlos Eduardo putting the Saudi side in front.