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Fans were unimpressed with Fran Garcia's display in Real Madrid's clash against C.F. Pachuca in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The match ended in a 3-0 win for Los Blancos on December 18, at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for the Spanish giants with a left-footed shot from close range after being set up by Vinicius Junior in the 37th minute. After the beginning of the second half, Rodrygo doubled the score with a right-footed shot from an assist by the French national team captain.
Lucas Vázquez won a penalty for Los Blancos after drawing a foul in the penalty area. Vinicius took the score to three by successfully converting the penalty in the 84th minute.
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Fran Garcia, who was on the pitch for whole 90 minutes, made five clearences and three total tackles. He lost possession 10 times and committed a foul. The Spanish left-back won 5 (3) ground duels and was not involved in any key pass.
Fans took to social media and made posts criticising Fran Garcia for his performance in Real Madrid's 3-0 win against C.F. Pachuca in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Here are some of the reactions from X:
One fan wrote:
"I don’t know how on earth Fran Garcia became a Madrid player . That brother wouldn’t start at Getafe . Walahi"
Another added:
"Fran Garcia leave my club asap"
"Fran garcia performance is the worst I have ever seen from a Real Madrid player." chimed in another fan.
"Fran Garcia is simply the worst left back to ever play for this club."
"Fran Garcia is so mid 😂😂"
"Sell Fran Garcia 🤮," posted another.
"I like Fran Garcia, but there's no way he can be our first choice full back. Simply not good enough."
While another wrote:
"Fran Garcia is so inspiratinal man He just proved me if he made it i can also make it . Love him to bits mate ❤️"
Winning the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup title marks to be Fran Garcia's fifth title with Real Madrid. The Los Blancos academy graduate has started in nine out of the 19 matches he has appeared in this season while maintaining six clean sheets.
Carlo Ancelotti on becoming most decorated coach in Real Madrid's history with FIFA Intercontinental Cup win
With Real Madrid bagging the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup title, Carlo Ancelotti became the most decorated coach in the club's history. The Italian manager has won 15 titles with Los Blancos now, including two LaLiga titles, and three UEFA Champions League.
While speaking after Real Madrid's 3-0 win against C.F. Pachuca, Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the victory and said (via Diario AS):
“It feels very good, obviously. We are very happy; I am very happy. It’s something very important. We closed out 2024 in a spectacular way - we couldn’t have done more. But, as always at Real Madrid, now we have to think about 2025."
The 65-year-old also addressed his own incredible achievement as a coach at Los Blancos and added:
“Looking back and seeing that I have won so much, for so many years, makes me happy. I am happy. But I always bear in mind what Real Madrid is: a club that demands spectacular concentration. We must continue for more."
Carlo Ancelotti also recently won the 2024 The Best Men's Coach of the Year award on December 17 at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar.
