Real Madrid triumphs in the Intercontinental Cup: 3-0 in Qatar!

Real Madrid triumphs in the Intercontinental Cup: 3-0 in Qatar!

Lusail, Katar - In an impressive encounter in the Lusail Stadium in Katar, Real Madrid won the Intercontinental Cup 2024. The Spanish football giant triumphed 3-0 over the Mexican club CF Pachuca. This marks the fifth title for Real Madrid this year, as reported. Led by the freshly crowned world footballer Vinicius Junior, the team of coach Carlo Ancelotti showed a dominant performance. Kylian Mbappé opened the goal series with a goal in the 37th minute, while Rodrygo added in the 53rd minute. Vinicius set the final point with a transformed penalty in the 84th minute.

In front of 67,249 enthusiastic spectators Real Madrid showed no weakness and dominated the events on the pitch. Coach Carlo Ancelotti was even able to change Mbappé, who returned after an injury, to protect it earlier than planned. According to Sport1.de , the Intercontinental-Cup is viewed as a pre-taste, in which the format with 32 teams is viewed with 32 teams is significantly expanded. The new Intercontinental Cup combines the Champions League winners of the various continental associations and thus represents a significant change in international football.

The enthusiasm for this title gain is also reinforced by the fact that Ancelotti has already won 15 titles with Real Madrid, which makes him the most successful coach in the history of the club. After the Royales had already won the Spanish championship, the European and Spanish Supercup and the Champions League, it remains to be seen which further success they will strive for in 2025