Real Madrid Defeats Pachuca 3-1 in Group H Clash at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

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Real Madrid's win over Pachuca came without star striker Kylian Mbappe, who was recovering from gastroenteritis. Center back Raul Asencio received a straight red card just seven minutes into the match for fouling Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon. Despite being down a man, Real Madrid managed to score three goals, with Jude Bellingham, Gonzalo Garcia, and Federico Valverde contributing to the victory.

Key Takeaways:

  • Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-1 in their Group H clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, moving to the top of the group with four points.
  • The match marked a second consecutive mistake for Real Madrid's Raul Asencio, who was sent off in the 7th minute for fouling Salomon Rondon.
  • Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal for Real Madrid in the 35th minute, collecting a pass from Fran Garcia inside the box.
  • Gonzalo Garcia set up Arda Guler for the second goal, which Guler slotted into the far post just before halftime.
  • Federico Valverde added a third for Madrid in the 70th minute, before Elias Montiel pulled one back for Pachuca ten minutes later.
  • The win lifts Real Madrid to the top of the group ahead of Salzburg on goal difference, while Al Hilal sits third with two points.
  • Pachuca's Club World Cup hopes end with back-to-back defeats, while Al Hilal will face Pachuca in their final group match on Thursday in Nashville.

Statistics:

  • Real Madrid scored 3 goals in the match, with Jude Bellingham, Gonzalo Garcia, and Federico Valverde contributing to the victory.
  • Pachuca conceded 12 shots on goal, with 3 of them scoring.
  • Raul Asencio's red card marked the 7th minute of the match, with Real Madrid down a man for the remainder of the match.
  • Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois made 2 saves in the match, including close-range efforts from Robert Kenedy and Alan Bautista.

Sources:

  • Ten-man Real Madrid defeated Mexico's Pachuca 3-1 in their Group H clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday
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