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Real Madrid will square off with Pachuca at Lusail Stadium in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday. Madrid are entering the final as the UEFA Champions League winners while Los Tuzos began their campaign in the second round.
Los Blancos head into the tournament in good form and are unbeaten in their last three games, recording two wins. They have scored three goals apiece in these games and will look to continue their prolific run here. In their previous outing, they played out a 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
They had conceded twice in the first 36 minutes of the match but late goals from Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham before the break helped them level the score. Rodrygo gave them the lead in the 56th minute but Vallecano equalized eight minutes later.
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Los Tuzos, the reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup winners, defeated Botafogo in the second round. After a goalless first half, Oussama Idrissi, Salomón Rondón, and Nelson Deossa scored after the break. They overcame Egyptians Al Ahly 6-5 in a penalty shootout last week.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Los Blancos have met Mexican teams thrice, with all meetings taking place in the FIFA Club World Cup. They have registered two wins while suffering a loss. They last met a Liga MX side in the 2016 semi-finals and recorded a 2-0 win over Club America.
- Pachuca will meet a Spanish team for the first time in a competitive match.
- Real Madrid have scored at least three goals in their last four games in a FIFA-affiliated competition.
- Pachuca have three wins in their last 10 games in all competitions while suffering six losses.
- Madrid have scored at least three goals in five of their last eight games.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Prediction
Los Merengues are unbeaten in their last three games, scoring nine goals, and will look to build on that form. They have a good record in FIFA competitions and are strong favorites.
Carlo Ancelotti has named a 24-man squad for the match. Kylian Mbappe was subbed off with an injury against Atalanta but has been included in the list.
Los Tuzos have kept clean sheets in their two games in the Intercontinental Cup thus far and will look to build on that momentum. Having already lifted the Challenger Cup and Derby of the Americas title, they will look to pull off a surprise here.
Sergio Barreto was rested against Al Ahly due to a knock and is a doubt. Guillermo Almada is expected to field a similar starting XI that recorded a dramatic win over Al Ahly last week.
Los Blancos have an impressive record in FIFA competitions and, considering their advantage in terms of squad quality, they are expected to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Madrid to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
