Real Madrid's Journey Continues Against Pachuca in Club World Cup
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Real Madrid's Journey Continues Against Pachuca in Club World Cup

Both teams seek their first win as they meet in the Club World Cup after rocky starts.

Real Madrid vs. Pachuca Live Stream, Lineups: Where to Watch Club World Cup, Odds, Pick, Prediction

Both teams seek their first victory as they meet in the Club World Cup after rocky starts.

Real Madrid vs. Pachuca

Both sides are looking for their first win of the Club World Cup

Real Madrid returns to the Club World Cup action against Pachuca after both teams have struggled to secure a win thus far. Under the management of Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid started the competition with a disappointing draw against Al-Hilal.

As they step into their next match, expectations are riding high on figuring out how to turn fortunes in their favor. Meanwhile, Pachuca aims for redemption following their initial loss to RB Salzburg.

Match Details

  • Date: Sunday, June 22
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
  • Odds: Real Madrid -350; Draw +440; Pachuca +800

Qualification Route

Real Madrid secured a spot in this tournament by winning the UEFA Champions League in 2022, while Pachuca qualified by winning the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Predicted Lineups

  • Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior
  • Pachuca: Carlos Moreno, Luis Rodriguez, Eduardo, Federico Pereira, Bryan Gonzalez, Elías Montiel, Pedro Pedraza, Agustin Palavecino, Alexei Dominguez, Salomon Rondon, Kenedy

Key Player Absence

Kylian Mbappe will not participate as he is recovering from a recent hospital stay due to gastroenteritis. His absence raises questions over Real Madrid’s strategy moving forward.

Watch for Improvements

Real Madrid under Alonso is still finding its footing, and while they are expected to perform well against Pachuca, uncertainties remain about their consistency.

Prediction

Expecting a strong showing from Real Madrid, they might just prevail with a narrow victory over Pachuca. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Pachuca 1

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