Pachuca defeats Al Aly and meets Real Madrid in the final!

Pachuca defeats Al Aly and meets Real Madrid in the final!

Mexico's football miracle: Pachuca defeats Al Aly and meets Real Madrid!

A dramatic football game that made the hearts of fans beat faster! The Mexican club Pachuca defeated the Egyptians of Al Ahl in a gripping penalty shootout in the 974 stadium in Doha on Saturday and thus secured a place in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The tension was tangible when the two teams went to the decision -making shooting after the regular playing time ended without goals.

The Mexicans triumphed 6: 5 in penalty shootout after Al Ahl had more ball in the game and checked the opposing goalkeeper five times, while Pachuca only came to an end three times. But fate had different plans: four penalty were shot, including the first of Pachucas Salomon Rondon who couldn't keep the nerves. The crucial moment came when Khaled Abdel Fattah from Al Ahly hit the crossbar with his shot and thus sealed the fate of the Egyptians.

a trainer full of motivation

Pachuca's trainer Guillermo Almada was visibly relieved after the game: "It was difficult, very complicated, especially because of the marathon game we played today," he said. "We will try to get the players back on their feet and go to the final with all motivation." And the final will be none other than the Spanish football giant Real Madrid, who will enter the tournament as a European champion.

The big duel will take place on Wednesday in the Lusail Stadium, which already served as the setting for the World Cup final between Argentina and France two years ago. The anticipation for this meeting is huge - the fans can look forward to a spectacular game!

a victory that writes history

Pachuca not only prevailed against Al Aly, but also convinced in the Americas derby with an impressive 3-0 win against Botafogo from Brazil. The goals scored Oussama Idrissi, Nelson Dossa and Rondon in the second half. Botafogo had previously won the national double in Brazil - a truly remarkable success for Pachuca!

The number of spectators in stadium 974 was 38,841, and the stadium itself was built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It is considered a "lighthouse of sustainability" and is part of Katar's promise to organize the first CO2-neutral tournament. Pachuca has already won the Concacaf Champions Cup this year and thus continues its impressive series of success.

The Pachuca players joyfully stormed into the field when they celebrated their victory in the penalty shootout. An unforgettable moment for Mexican football, which is now looking forward to the grand finale against Real Madrid!