Real Madrid Vs Pachuca Preview: Prediction, Lineups And Where To Watch

Six months after a cold, clinical 3-0 thrashing in the Intercontinental Cup final, Pachuca get another shot at Real Madrid. This time, it’s not just about pride, it’s about progress. Welcome to the FIFA Club World Cup showdown you didn’t know you needed until now.

Real Madrid Vs Pachuca

Both sides stumbled into this fixture like a late-night Uber ride gone wrong. Real Madrid couldn’t capitalize against Al Hilal, grinding out a disappointing 1-1 draw in Xabi Alonso’s touchline debut. Pachuca, meanwhile, took a 2-1 sucker punch from RB Salzburg. So yeah, both camps have some point-collecting to do.

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The Rematch Factor

Back in December, Madrid cruised to a 3-0 win over the Liga MX side. Dominant. Ruthless. Vintage Los Blancos. But this isn’t a rerun. The Spanish giants have some new names in the team sheet and a new manager, and Pachuca despite their form slump have revenge on the brain.

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A win here could all but seal round-of-16 qualification for either team. And with the match set at the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina, expect fireworks or at least a grudge match dressed up as tactical chess.

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Real Madrid Vs Pachuca Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, García; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Gonzalo García

Pachuca: Moreno; Rodríguez, Eduardo, Pereira, González; Montiel, Pedraza, Palavecino; Domínguez, Rondón, Kenedy

Real Madrid Vs Pachuca Score Prediction

Madrid might not have the full squad, but they still have the full swagger. And Pachuca? One win in six doesn’t exactly scream “giant-killers.” It’ll be tighter than last time, but expect Xabi’s boys to get it done.

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