Al Hilal coach Ramon Diaz was proud of his players in defeat to Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final.
Al Hilal ran the European champions close as they were eventually defeated 5-3.
The Saudis had also beaten Flamengo in the semifinal and Diaz said: "It was a tough, difficult match.
"But we showed that we have class and deserve to reach the final. Thanks to the people who watched us, we hope we put on a good show."
