Real Madrid returns to play at the Club World Cup against Pachuca on Sunday, both teams seeking their first victory after disappointing starts. Xabi Alonso, marking his first match as Real Madrid’s manager, settled for a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, whereas Pachuca lost 2-1 to RB Salzburg. The odds favor Real Madrid, but Pachuca will aim to turn their game around.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, odds
- 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
How they qualified: Real Madrid secured a spot by winning the UEFA Champions League in 2022 against Liverpool, while Pachuca qualified through winning the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup against Columbus Crew.
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
Will Kylian Mbappe play? Kylian Mbappe, sidelined due to gastroenteritis, is unlikely to play on Sunday, having not participated in training or traveled with the team.
Storyline to watch: Real Madrid faces pressure to perform significantly better after their surprising draw against Al-Hilal in Alonso’s debut.
Prediction: Expect Real Madrid to secure a tight 2-1 victory over Pachuca despite their early struggles.
