Real Madrid v Pachuca Predictions

Real Madrid are the clear favourites coming into this clash. The difference in individual quality between both teams is very evident, so the Champions League winners are expected to be victorious.

Match info: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024

Venue: Lusail Stadium, Lusail

Date: Wednesday, 18^th December 2024

Time: 6 pm Nigerian time

Looking to add another honour to their trophy cabinet, Real Madrid will face Mexican outfit Pachuca in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday night in Qatar.

The tournament is a rebrand of the previous FIFA Club World Cup, with Manchester City the current holders after beating Flamengo last December

Head-to-head:

• This will be the first encounter between these two teams in any competition.

Form:

• Real Madrid in all competitions: W-L-W-W-D
• Pachuca in all competitions: W-L-L-W-W

Team News:

• David Alaba, Daniel Carvajal, Éder Militão, and Ferland Mendy will be unavailable for Real Madrid due to their injuries. Kylian Mbappe remains a doubt although he has returned to training.
• Pachuca, on the other hand, will have their full squad available for selection.

Player(s) to watch:

• Jude Bellingham is finally getting back to his brilliant best. He has been a pivotal part of Carlo Ancelotti’s system. Along with being an attacking threat, Jude Bellingham also contributes defensively.
• Oussama Idrissi is a lethal weapon for Pachucha. The left winger played an amazing game against Brazilian side, Botafago. He will be important for Pachucha if they want to cause any threat to the defending UEFA Champions League winners.