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Match report: Real Madrid vs Pachuca FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024

Published: 18 Dec 2024 - 06:24 pm | Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024 - 10:12 pm
Pachuca's Ecuadorian defender #33 Andres Micolta and Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder #10 Luka Modric vie for the ball during the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's Pachuca at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on December 18, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Pachuca's Ecuadorian defender #33 Andres Micolta and Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder #10 Luka Modric vie for the ball during the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's Pachuca at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on December 18, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

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Doha, Qatar: The iconic Lusail Stadium will witness another exciting final—this time between fan favourite Real Madrid and Mexico’s Pachuca. 

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti vows not to take anything for granted, saying “Every game is a trap,” when asked about his opponents on the eve of the title clash.

Ancelotti is also on track to become Real Madrid’s most successful manager, should the team triumph against Pachuca at the Lusail Stadium tonight. 

“We’ve studied their games against Botafogo and Al Ahly. They have a very clear system, and they’re a dynamic team. For them, this is a huge game. I expect an entertaining match,” he said. 

Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the venue!

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90 + 3' Second half and game finished! Real Madrid 3 - 0 Pachuca 

89' So close for Vinicius!

The Brazilian’s right-footed low shot from the edge of the box just rolls wide of the near post!

Meanwhile, Real make a double change, bringing on Guler and Asencio for Bellingham and Vazquez.

Pachuca also make two changes, as Idrissi and Deossa are replaced with Dominguez and Hernandez.

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Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #7 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team's third goal from a penalty kick during the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's Pachuca at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on December 18, 2024. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)

84' GOAL! Vinicius sends Real Madrid 3-0 up

83' Penalty awarded to Real after VAR check

Vazquez goes down in the box following a challenge from Idrissi.

The referee didn’t grant a penalty at first, which irked Real’s players and the crowd at the stadium, but after a VAR review, he overturned his decision.

That’s a penalty to Real!

78' Diaz shoots high!

The Real substitute shoots high and wide from about 20 yards out from the right side!

Real have looked more relaxed and confident in attack since doubling their lead via Rodrygo.

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Lusail turns up in large numbers for final: 66,249 spectators in the stadium! 

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74' Vinicius misses big chance!

Vinicius plays a quick one-two with Bellingham before trying to beat the keeper at the near post, but Moreno came off his line and blocked the Brazilian’s shot through his legs.

Vinicius can’t believe he didn’t finish that chance!

71' So close for Rondon!

Rondon gets his head on to Montiel’s cross from the right side but it just brushes off the top of the net!

The Pachuca captain was perfectly placed in the six-yard box and leapt at the right time for connection.

It’s so close, yet so far, for the ex-Newcastle United player!

65' Pachuca desperate to pull one back

Gonzalez crosses the ball back from the left for Rondon in front of the net but he’s unable to head it home. Replays show the ball had already gone out of play while Gonzalez attempted the cross.

62' Real make double change

Ceballos and Diaz are coming on for goalscorer Mbappe and Camavinga.

Real have a La Liga match against Sevilla on Sunday, which is certainly on Ancelotti’s mind.

56' VAR check Real Madrid 2-0 Pachuca

Pachuca goalkeeper Moreno argued Bellingham, who was in front of the goal while Rodrygo shot from the box, was blocking him and in an offside.

But after a quick VAR check, the on-field referee said he wasn’t convinced and the goal stood.

53' GOAL! Rodrygo sends Real Madrid 2-0 up!

Real Madrid 2, Pachuca 0. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.

49' Good move from Real

Vinicius wins the ball in midfield and tries to cross it for Rodrygo on the right side but the latter can’t get hold of it!

Second half begins as Pachuca get the ball rolling again

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45 + 2' Half-time

First Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Pachuca 0.

37' GOAL! Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid 1, Pachuca 0. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.

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35' Despite the offside flag, Pachuca's goalkeeper Carlos Moreno denies Rodrygo from finding the net.

34' Chances at both ends

Pachuca do well to win the ball in midfield and surge towards the box, but Rondon decides to shoot from a distance – his low, weak shot is easily collected by Courtois.

Later, Rodrygo shoots at the keeper from close range but the linesman signals he was offside in the buildup.

31' Chance for Real Madrid!

Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Mbappe pass the ball well before Vazquez shoots from the right side! Pachuca goalkeeper Moreno makes a comfortable save.

29' Real struggling in the box

Vinicius, from the left flank, brilliantly picks out space to find Rodrygo on the right wing. The latter moves centrally towards the box while Mbappe makes an overlapping run. However, the Frenchman fails to keep the ball.

23' Chance for Real Madrid!

After a slick exchange of passes between Real’s players, Rodrygo shoots from the edge of the box but Micalta takes a vital block to stop the attempt.

20' Good move from Real

Garcia is fed a brilliant through pass on the left wing. He makes a good run and tries to cut the ball back in the box but a Pachuca defender blocks.

10' Idrissi takes a shot! 

Pachuca’s no. 11 Idrissa makes a dangerous entry into the Real box from the left side before shooting towards the top right corner, but Courtois gets his hand on it!

7' Corner, Pachuca. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.

7' Attempt saved. Attempt saved. Luis Rodríguez (Pachuca) right footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the bottom right corner.

5' Free kick lost. Hand ball by Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid).

4' Free kick won. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.

4' Free kick lost. Foul by Luis Rodríguez (Pachuca).

2' free kick won. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

2' Free kick lost. Foul by Bryan González (Pachuca).

MATCH BEGINS

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Brazilian football legend Pepito presents the Intercontinental Cup before the final match between Real Madrid and Pachuca.

Players are in the tunnel

Real Madrid and Pachuca players are making their way to the centre of the pitch at the magnificent Lusail Stadium.

The Intercontinental Cup final, which also marks the second anniversary of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is only a few minutes away!

A side of the musical performance before the start of the game

Overview of Lusail Stadium

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Line up of players from Real Madrid!

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Line up of players from Pachuca!

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Fans arriving at Lusail Stadium were given bishts for free ahead of the match between Real Madrid and Pachuca. 

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Inside Real Madrid's dressing room!

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Real Madrid POV: Inside the Lusail Stadium!

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Sneak peek inside Pachuca's locker room

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Player line-up!

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