ABU DHABI — Al Jazira set up a Club World Cup semifinal against Real Madrid after an Ali Mabkhout goal saw the Emiratis past Japan's Urawa Reds 1-0 on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Real will take on the local side on Wednesday. The other semifinal, on Tuesday, will pitch Pachuca from Mexico against Copa Libertadores winners Gremio of Brazil.

Pachuca, the club champion of the Caribbean and North and Central American region, reached the last four with a hard-won 1-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca after extra time.

The only goal was scored by Victor Guzman in the 112th minute. Wydad played with 10 men from the 69th minute after Brahim Nakach was sent off following a second yellow card.

Gremio, like European champions Real Madrid, have a bye straight to the last four.

It was heartbreak for thousands of Wydad

The pride of Abu Dhabi progressed to the semifinal following a nail-biting win over AFC Champions League winners, Urawa Red Diamonds on Saturday.

Supporters lucky enough to have a ticket for Wednesday’s game are set for a thrilling semifinal, which will feature a number of international superstars, including five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Maj. Gen. Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, Chairman of the Higher Local Organizing Committee, commented: "As the host nation team, Al Jazira, represents the UAE and by winning this round they have proven to be the best Emirati team in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 to have progressed this far. This is tremendous news for everyone and we are looking forward to see them on Wednesday when they face Real Madrid." — AFP