Real Madrid despite the outnumber: 3-1 victory against Pachuca secures round of 16!

Real Madrid despite the outnumber: 3-1 victory against Pachuca secures round of 16!

Pachuca, Mexiko - Real Madrid took an important step towards the knockout phase of the FIFA Club World Championship on June 22, 2025. In the second game of the tournament, the royal team won 3-1 against the Mexican club CF Pachuca. Despite an outnumbered situation, the players of coach Carlo Ancelotti showed a strong performance and successfully prevailed. David Alaba was missing again in the match squad.

The game started vigorously. Pachuca had several promising chances, but the crucial moment came in the 7th minute when Raul Asencio was expelled because of an emergency brake in the field. Despite the numerical weakness, Real Madrid did not let himself be put off and took the lead in the 35th minute through Jude Bellingham. After the game, the young Englishman was relieved by team performance and emphasized the importance of cohesion.

dominant game by Real Madrid

In the 42nd minute, the team increased to 2-0 with a goal from Güler, so Real Madrid went into the half -time break with a comfortable lead. In the second section, however, Pachuca remained active and tried to build pressure, but could not do anything against Real Madrid's dominance. In the 71st minute, Fede Valverde scored the third goal for the Spaniards after a cross from Brahim Diaz.

The only carelessness in the game passed in the 80th minute when Tchouameni achieved an own goal and shortened the score to 3: 1. Despite this mishap, the end result remained, and Real Madrid is on the right track to reach the next round of the club world championship. Pachuca, on the other hand, could leave the tournament with this further loss.

Bellingham and Courtois in top form

Bellingham praised the team performance after the game and found that the possible error by Asencio, a young player, offers the opportunity for growth and improvement. He also described Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper of Real Madrid, as the best in the world and wished that it will be less challenged in future games.

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Overall, this victory for Real Madrid was not only a demonstration of her skills, but also a sign of cohesion and adaptability. The upcoming games definitely promise excitement and other highlights for the team.