real Madrid And Tuzos from Pachuca will meet in an unusual but important duel this Wednesday, contesting Intercontinental Cup Crownwhich will see its closure in Lusail Stadium Qatar, a facility that became famous after hosting the already historic final between France and Argentina on this very day, but in 2022.
Despite all the odds against them after it was announced that some of its great figures would arrive in Madrid, the Mexican club will be keen to sign a miracle that will leave behind what it was Apertura tournament far below expectations.
For its part, the white club is completing another successful season, although this season La Liga are in third position after some unexpected setbacks that could have been left behind if they had managed to end the year with another title in his historical record.
Likely lineups
real Madrid: Courtois; Lucas Vazquez, Chuameni, Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe or Modric.
Pachuca: Carlos Moreno; Andres Micolta, Gustavo Cabral, Brian Gonzalez, Luis Rodriguez; Alan Bautista, Pedro Pedraza, Elias Montiel, Nelson Deossa; Idrissi, Rondon.
Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (Venezuela).
Stadium: Lusail Stadium.
What time and where to watch the Pachuca-Real Madrid match
The fight on Qatari soil will begin in 11:00 amMexico Central Time and will be broadcast exclusively via the International Football Federation’s streaming platform. FIFA+and it shows. worldwide for free by registering on the page.
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He real Madriddoubting Kylian Mbappe, goes for his ninth world crownwith the task of dominating history Intercontinental Cup in the return of competition 20 years later, as it is already Club World Championshipwith the desire to complete the great 2024, forced the Mexican to overcome illusions Pachuca, Concacaf Championand his worthy path to the final in Qatar.
Every world title is synonymous with commitment for Real Madrid, who are always considered favorites against any opponent. And he assumes it against Pachuca, who knocked down the champion of Mexico, the United States, Brazil and Egypt, the most successful team of the Old Continent. He has the power to become the winner of the entire planet with the opportunity to win his fourth Intercontinental Cup in surpass Milan, Penarol, Boca Juniors and Nacional in history.
The Club World Cup is already dominant, with its format debuting in 2025, and Real Madrid will have the opportunity become world champion twice in one season. All about modern football and the calendar that stifles the greats and affects the performance of players. Every season there are more games and demands, less rest. Injuries are growing rapidly. The game’s brightness drops.
This is one of the diseases Carlo Ancelotti. What does your Real Madrid play? The Italian coach’s answer, as has happened many times in the past, lies in titles. So many, up to 14 that If he beats Pachuca, he will become the most successful coach in the history of the white club. overtaking Miguel Muñoz. At a time when he feels that many are tired of his presence, renewed success in a brilliant 2024 with La Liga and Champions titles as great titles is the incentive that the Italian coach needs at the moment.
He won two Club World Cups while in charge of Real Madrid but never won the Intercontinental Championship, which he can add to his impeccable record. And he will look for it without thinking about losses that will see him enter the final without his two starting defendersDani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy, as well as who could remain a reliable center of defense in Eder Militao and David Alaba, who has been out for a year.
Always a talented technician, Carletto chose turn Aurélien Tshuameni into a central role before ensuring continuity for Raúl Asensio’s youth team, despite the good feelings he left with the highest demand. There is no doubt about the depleted defence, with Lucas Vazquez and Fran Garcia flanking them. They seem to be picking in midfield. Eduardo Camavinga has already recovered and now starts alongside undisputed player of the season Fede Valverde, who plays without injury.
Depending on the tactical decision Ancelotti makes and the risks he is willing to take. Kylian MbappeI’ll collect the rest. Jude Bellingham will be the third midfielder to have more defensive responsibilities if he joins the Trident squad. Rodrigo Goes after shining in Vallecas and breaking his streak without a goal in 81 days along with Mbappe and Vinicius. Or an option with an Englishman in the fourth half, in a midfield position, with two strikers in front and freedom of movement.
Having been injured just a week ago in Bergamo in a European match against Atalanta, Mbappe has recovered quickly and is feeling well. The final decision depends on Ancelotti. With the title on the line, the Frenchman’s chances of starting are increased, although he can be a liability from the bench. Only Carletto knows what will be decided on the eve of the game, and if Kylian comes on the bench, Luka Modric And Dani Ceballos They will fight for position.
Starting the 2024/25 season by conquering Super Bowl Europe, debuting with a superb goal in the final against Atalanta, the Intercontinental Cup is second option of the seven titles that Real Madrid chooses. He never won more than four in a course. The problem is in your wardrobe.
And in order to take an important step towards him, he will have to overcome Illusion of Pachucathe team, which arrived emotionally, reached the final, in which few expected its presence. The Concacaf champion demolished Botafogo, cementing his reputation as a “giant killer” against the tournament’s dominator. Copa Libertadoresand beat the Egyptian on penalties Al-Alhi.
Director: Uruguay Guillermo Almadatheir main strength in the Intercontinental Cup was their defense. They did not concede a single goal in the tournament. and putting an end to Real Madrid’s individual qualities is their priority in the event at the Lusail Stadium, forever known as the stadium where Leo Messi reached the ceiling of his career, proclaiming himself world champion with Argentina. The day Mbappe scored three goals in a final that was futile to win.
If Guillermo Almada’s team comes out with a clear defensive motto and a commitment not to lose order and not leave space for the Madrid stars, then in the offensive aspect it will rely on the figure of the Venezuelan. Salomon Rondonwho has 26 goals in 2024, and the Dutch-Moroccan Oussana-Idrissipassed through Seville.
A mirror in which to look at oneself for Pachuca is Necaxathe only one of the three official matches in which Real Madrid lost in a penalty shootout to their Mexican opponents at the Club World Cup. Six Concacaf titles, 2006 South American Cup And third place at the 2017 Club World Championship.are recent milestones in the history of the club, which promises a battle in the fight for its great dream: to be world champion.
According to EFE
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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