Both teams are in a must-win situation at the moment, but Real Madrid are odds-on favourites, and will likely pick up all 3 points in this clash.
Match info: FIFA Club World Cup: Group H
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, North Carolina
Date: Sunday, 22nd June 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Real Madrid will be aiming to move onto four points in Group H when they continue their Club World Cup challenge with a fixture against Pachuca on Sunday.
Los Blancos are second in their section, having drawn 1-1 with Al-Hilal in their competition opener, while Pachuca are bottom, having lost 2-1 to Red Bull Salzburg last time out.
Head-to-head:
- Both teams faced each other once in the Intercontinental Cup, and Real Madrid won 3-0.
- This will be the second meeting between Pachuca and Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid are undefeated in their last four matches.
- Pachuca have not won any of their last three fixtures.
Form:
- Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup: D
- Real Madrid in all competitions: L-W-W-W-D
- Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup: L
- Pachuca in all competitions: W-D-L-W-L
Team News:
- Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Endrick, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba are injured, missing out on the upcoming match. Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
- Pachuca will be without the services of Andres Micolta as he is injured.
Player(s) to watch:
- Rodrygo came up with an important assist in the previous Club World Cup fixture against Al Hilal. The Brazilian winger will be looking to step up and come up with a good performance here, which can help Los Blancos against Pachuca. Rodrygo can also come up with some creative plays for his fellow teammates, thus making it a threatening situation for the opponents.
- Salomon Rondon is going to play a crucial part for Pachuca in their upcoming FIFA CWC match against Real Madrid. Even though Salomon Rondon did not score any goals in the last match, he was a constant threat in the final third. He will be looking to step up and score a goal or two here.