In the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup final, which Japanese club did Ronaldo's Real Madrid defeat?

Real Madrid defeated Kashima Antlers in the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup final.

The final took place on 18 December 2016 at the International Stadium Yokohama in Japan. Real Madrid won 4–2 after extra time, overcoming a determined Kashima side that became the first Asian club to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final.

Kashima led 2–1 early in the second half after Gaku Shibasaki scored twice. Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot, then added two more goals in extra time to complete a hat-trick. His three goals turned a tense final into Real Madrid’s second Club World Cup triumph.

The match is sometimes remembered simply as a Ronaldo final, but Kashima’s achievement was historically significant. They represented the host nation as J1 League champions and had beaten Atlético Nacional in the semifinal. The other Japanese clubs listed were not Real Madrid’s final opponent.