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'No one can believe we're playing Real Madrid' - Almunia

The UAE Arabian League champions Al Jazira take on Champions League holders Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals in Abu Dhabi

There is a sense of disbelief at Al Jazira as the United Arab Emirates title holders relish the prospect of a FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Real Madrid in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

That's according to Manuel Almunia, the former Arsenal goalkeeper who is now working at Al Jazira as the club's goalkeeping coach.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale & Co. lie in wait for Al Jazira at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in what will be the biggest game in the history of club football in the UAE.