Jet-lagged Real ready for Club World challenge


Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane and players attend training session ahead of FIFA Club World Cup Semi-Final match against Club America. Real Madrid training - FIFA Club World Cup - Yokohama, Japan - 12/12/16. REUTERS/Issei Kato

TOKYO (Reuters) - Real Madrid are battling the effects of jet-lag but are fully focussed on their Club World Cup semi-final against Mexican team Club America, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Monday.

CONCACAF Champions League holders America stand in the way of Real reaching Sunday's final against Atletico Nacional or Kashima Antlers after they beat South Korean side Jeonbuk Motors.

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