To say Al Ahly has hit a purple patch heading into the FIFA Club World Championship is a bit of an understatement.
The reigning African champion holds the record in world club soccer for consecutive undefeated matches at 55 -- and counting.
Ahly dangerman Mohamed Abu Treka's hat trick in a 3-1 league win over Arab Contractors on Nov. 27 saw the Egyptian club reach 55-games without loss, bettering the previous record of 54 games jointly held by Brazilian team Santos and Uruguayans Penarol.
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