Real Madrid vs Pachuca Prediction & Tips
Real Madrid arrive at another Club World Cup holding the title of five-time champion of the tournament. The last time Los Merengues lifted the trophy was in 2022, after beating Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the final. Interestingly, it was precisely against Al-Hilal that Los Madrileños made their debut in this edition, drawing 1-1. The team had a chance to win, but Valverde missed a penalty in the final minutes.
Unlike Real Madrid, Pachuca began their Club World Cup campaign with a defeat. In the first matchday, the Mexicans suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Salzburg, despite having created several chances and, at the very least, deserved a draw. This result significantly complicates their chances of progressing, as they still have matches against Al-Hilal and Real Madrid, the two big favourites in the group, to play.
