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#Campion5: Barcelona wins its fifth title in 2015, wins Club World Cup

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FC Barcelona won its fifth title in 2015, as El Blaugrana defeated River Plate 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday. In this column, Xoel Càrdenas gives you his take on the match, Leo Messi's 2015, Luis Suarez's goals and which records Barça broke on the night.

YOKOHAMA —€” FC Barcelona: Five titles in 2015.

Barcelona put the golden touch on a golden 2015, as El Blaugrana defeated River Plate 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final to win its fifth title in the year.

River Plate started the match very well, continuing to put pressure on the Barcelona back line.

Marcelo Barovero had a great save on a Lionel Messi shot in the 12th minute, Barça's first true shot at goal. Great pass by Andres Iniesta to set up the Leo shot, but an even greater save by Barovero. Neymar found Dani Alves on a nice cross into the box in the 24th minute, but Dani's shot was easily picked up by Barovero. The River Plate goalkeeper made another save on a Messi free kick in the 33rd minute.

Messi made it 1-0 in the 36th minute, as Neymar was able to head it over to the Argentine inside the box, and Leo was able to stretch out and slot it past a diving Barovero for the opening goal. Golazo de Leo!

Luis Suarez made it 2-0 in the 49th minute, as a beautiful pass by Sergio Busquets found Luisito who charged toward Barovero and put it in the back of the net to double Barcelona's lead.

That pass from Busi...

Barcelona continued to attack soon after Suarez's goal, but missed out on converting the opportunities into goals.

Suarez picked up his brace in the 68th minute, as Neymar found Luis inside the box, and El Pistolero headed in his fifth Club World Cup goal of the tournament, tying Leo Messi and Cesar Delgado for the record. Five goals in two matches for Luis Suarez.

Claudio Bravo made a terrific save on a River shot on goal in the 76th minute. The Chilean got another big save in the 84th minute.

Five in ‘15. Andres Iniesta won the bronze ball, Lionel Messi won the silver ball, and Luis Suarez won the golden ball for the tournament.

FT: FC Barcelona 3-0 River Plate

Xoel's Take

I give River Plate and their fans much credit for a hard-fought effort in the first half. The River fans were great all match, but the River players couldn't continue their intense opening physical play for the entire match.

Great match for Gerard Pique, Dani Alves and others. Bravo was a wall, and Neymar showed off his skills against the River defense in the second half.

Barcelona starts and ends with Lionel Messi, and it was fitting he grabbed the opening goal. The Ballon d'Or will go to Leo soon enough, and Messi's goal was just another reminder of how he always showed up in big matches for Barcelona in 2015.

With the goal, Messi equaled Cesar Delgado for the most goals in FIFA Club World Cup history with five goals in the competition (later equaled by Luis Suarez). Messi became the first player ever to score in seven different competitions within the same year. Via Mr. Chip (ESPN Deportes): Messi joined Alberto Spencer to score in three intercontinental cup/Club World Cup finals.

With Luis Suarez's second goal, FC Barcelona broke their record of goals in a calendar year, scoring 176 goals in 2015 (175 in 2012). *One match left in 2015: vs. Real Betis on 12/30.

Barcelona became the first team to win three FIFA Club World Cups (2009, 2011, 2015).

Barcelona extended its lead for the most international titles in the history of football with 22 titles.

Barcelona won its 88th trophy, at least six more than any another team from the top five leagues.

Barcelona won 3 times 5 trophies in a single calendar year (2009, 2011, 2015). No other team has done it more than once. (Via @Barca19stats)

Barcelona broke a club record for most wins (50) in a calendar year. *One match left in 2015: vs. Real Betis on 12/30.

MSN has scored 134 of Barcelona's 176 goals in 2015.

Five titles.

A historic year.

Futbol Club Barcelona.

Visca el Barça i Visca Catalunya!

Xoel



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