Real Madrid Set to Face Pachuca in FIFA Club World Cup Rematch
Six months after their decisive clash in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, Real Madrid and Pachuca will meet once again in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Both clubs experienced a rocky start to their campaigns in the United States, with Real Madrid drawing 1–1 against Al Hilal in Xabi Alonso’s debut as coach, while Pachuca fell 2–1 to RB Salzburg.
Real Madrid aims to replicate their past success against Pachuca, having defeated them 3–0 in December. Meanwhile, Pachuca is eager to seek revenge and secure their first victory of the tournament.
Qualification for the round of 16 is on the minds of both teams, with both sides hungry for the three points at Bank of America Stadium.
Head-to-Head Record: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Real Madrid | Pachuca |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid 1–1 Pachuca – 18/6/25 | Pachuca 1–2 Salzburg – 18/6/25 |
| Real Madrid 2–0 Real Sociedad – 24/5/25 | Club América 2–0 Pachuca – 10/5/25 |
| Sevilla 0–2 Real Madrid – 18/05/25 | Pachuca 0–0 Club América – 7/5/25 |
| Real Madrid 2–1 Mallorca – 14/05/25 | Monterrey 1–2 Pachuca – 27/4/25 |
| Barcelona 4–3 Real Madrid – 11/05/25 | San Luis 1–2 Pachuca – 20/4/25 |
TV and Live Streaming Information
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United States | TNT, truTV, DAZN, TUDN, Univision NOW |
| United Kingdom | DAZN UK |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
| Mexico | DAZN, tabii |
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Player Availability
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé remains sidelined due to illness, as he continues to recover from gastroenteritis. He is not expected to participate in the upcoming match. In his absence, Alonso may rely on the young striker Gonzalo García, who scored the team’s only goal against Al Hilal.
Pachuca, on the other hand, will miss Andrés Micolta due to a torn ACL. Manager Jaime Lozano has most of his squad available and may consider maintaining an unchanged lineup despite their recent loss.
Salomón Rondón, who scored 26 goals last season, will be pivotal for Pachuca as they look to turn their fortunes around in this match.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, García; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Gonzalo García.
Pachuca (4-3-3): Moreno; Rodríguez, Eduardo, Pereira, González; Montiel, Pedraza, Palavecino; Domínguez, Rondón, Kenedy.
Match Prediction
Given their track record, Real Madrid is favored to win, though injuries could impact their performance. The prediction stands at Real Madrid 2–1 Pachuca.
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