Real Madrid vs Pachuca AS IT Happened, FIFA Club World Cup 2025:Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler struck late in the first half to guide 10-man Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Pachuca in their Group H encounter, held in scorching temperatures in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Federico Valverde added a third with a well-timed sliding volley in the 70th minute, securing Xabi Alonso's maiden victory as Real Madrid head coach. The Mexican side did get a goal towards to end earn some consolation.

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That's it! Full-Time! Real Madrid beat Pachua 3-1!
The Mexicans have scored! Montiel's shot outside the box took a huge deflection but every goal vounts! RMA 3-1 PAC (81st Min)
Real Madrid score again! Federico Valverde sticks out his leg to meet a looping cross and just managed to squeeze in past the Pachuca keeper to extend lead to 3-0 now! It's surely game over now!RMA 3-0 PAC (70th Min)
Thibaut Courtois has been in superb form today! Time and again he has come up with brilliant saves to keep Pachuca away from scoring range. He has clearly been the best player for Real Madrid today.
Second-half resumes and we are ready to roar again! It was an eventful first-half but Real Madrid put up a brilliant show to defy the odds and have a 2-0 lead with 10 men.
GOAAL!!! Real Madrid have doubled their lead!! Arda Guler scores a wonderful goal to extend their lead! Pachuca's bright start is now completely overshadowed by the Spanish giants' comeback. RMA 2-0 PAC (43rd Min)
GOAAL!! Real Madrid have taken the lead!! Jude Bellingham in the thick of action, sprints inside the box, finds space and unleashed an unstoppable shot past the keeper! 10-man Madrid lead! RMA 1-0 PAC (34th Min)
Madrid with 10-man are giving all they could to defend their goal!
When it looked like Real Madrid were coming back into the game with their swift play and possesion-control game, Pachua hit them with the counter and almost got themselves a lead had it not been for a double save from Thibaut Courtois, specially the follow-up shot from point-blank range! RMA 0-0 PAC (20th Min)
Pachuca are literally making life difficult for the Spanish giants! Counter attacks after counter attacks and the Madrid defense minus Asencio are having a tough time to cope up with it. RMA 0-0 PAC (10th Min)
Asencio receives red card!! He fouled Rondon just outside the box, otherwise he would've been through on goal!
The Mexican side are looking promising! They are enjoying more of the ball and are try to breach the Madrid defense. RMA 0-0 PAC (5th Min)
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Real Madrid will be missing star striker Kylian Mbappe once again as they prepare to take on Mexican club Pachuca in their upcoming Club World Cup clash in Charlotte. A club insider confirmed that Mbappe will not be part of the travelling squad, as he continues to recover from a recent case of gastroenteritis.
Group H remains wide open after the first round of matches. RB Salzburg currently lead the group with 3 points following their 2-1 win over Pachuca. A win or draw in their next game will put them in a good spot for qualification to the knockout stage, while even a narrow loss could see them through depending on goal difference.Real Madrid and Al Hilal are both on 1 point after their 1-1 draw. Madrid must beat Pachuca in their final group game to ensure a strong chance. A draw might be enough for Madrid if Al Hilal lose to Salzburg and goal difference works in their favor.
Al Hilal also need a win against Salzburg to advance. A draw will only keep them in the race if the other match ends level and they have a better goal difference than Madrid.Pachuca, currently at the bottom with 0 points and a -1 goal difference, must win their match against Real Madrid to stay alive in the tournament. A draw or loss will eliminate them from contention.
Madrid will draw encouragement from their last encounter with Pachuca, where they secured a commanding 3-0 win in the Intercontinental Cup final back in December. That performance highlighted their sharp offensive play and solid defensive organization, traits they'll look to replicate in this upcoming clash.
Pachuca faced a challenging start to their campaign, suffering a 2-1 loss to Austria's RB Salzburg in their opening fixture. The defeat has left the Mexican side in a precarious position, turning their next match into a must-win if they hope to stay in contention for a spot in the round of 16.
Real Madrid, led by newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso, were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their opening group match against Saudi side Al Hilal. Despite showing early promise, the Spanish giants couldn't maintain their intensity, resulting in a frustrating outcome for their supporters. For Alonso, it was a debut filled with both positives and concerns, revealing glimpses of the team's quality while also exposing areas that still require fine-tuning.
Pachuca Playing XI: Moreno, Pereira, Bauermann, Rodriguez, Gonzalez, Palavecino, Montiel, Bautista, Dominguez, Kenedy, Rondon.
Real Madrid Playing XI: Courtois, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Bellingham, Vini, Gonzalo
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Neither side made an ideal start to their tournament run in the United States. Real Madrid, under the guidance of new head coach Xabi Alonso, were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi club Al Hilal in their opening group game. The result left Madrid fans disappointed, especially after a bright start that quickly lost momentum. For Alonso, it was a mixed debut on the touchline, highlighting both the potential and the areas still in need of improvement.
Meanwhile, Pachuca endured a tough outing in their first match, falling to a 2-1 defeat against Austrian side RB Salzburg. The Liga MX outfit now finds itself in a must-win situation to keep alive their hopes of advancing to the round of 16.
Madrid will take confidence from their previous meeting with Pachuca - a dominant 3-0 victory in the Intercontinental Cup final in December. That match showcased the Spanish side's attacking strength and defensive discipline. However, with a few key players unavailable due to injury and Kylian Mbappe still sidelined due to gastroenteritis, Madrid may have to rely on squad depth to secure their first win of the tournament.
Pachuca, on the other hand, will be keen to turn the tables and seek revenge for that December defeat. With elimination looming, they'll be motivated to push for all three points, knowing that anything less could send them packing.
With qualification on the line, both teams are expected to come out with urgency and intensity. The clash in Charlotte could be decisive in shaping the fate of Group A - and possibly serve as a turning point in both clubs' tournament journeys.