Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images We tracked this game across 10 different metrics—here is the summary. Real Madrid endured a sluggish opening in Charlotte, North Carolina—hampered by Raúl Asencio’s early red card—but Xabi Alonso’s side regrouped swiftly to secure their first victory of the tournament, winning 3–1. Two cohesive moves in the first half finished…
Photo by Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images He spoke after scoring against Pachuca Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was the MVP in the 3-1 win over Pachuca in the Club World Cup, scoring the first goal of the game, also issuing an injury update post-match. Responding to Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid, Bellingham said,…
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images That’s more like it. Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca (Bellingham, Güler & Valverde). A first win of the tournament. Here is my immediate reaction to the victory. More on the way: Player ratings, interviews and post game podcast. The first game may have been a disappointment, but Real Madrid had the…
Photo by Andy Lyons – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Bellingham, Güler and Valverde got on the scoresheet Real Madrid secured the first win of the Xabi Alonso era to put one foot into the knock-out stage of the FIFA Club World Cup as they beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1 in Charlotte on Sunday afternoon. Raúl…
Photo by Andy Lyons – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images All set! Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Pachuca in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (21:00 CEST, 03:00pm EST) Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham, Guler, Vinicius, Gonzalo. Pachuca starting XI…
Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images Don’t miss the second game of this FIFA Club World Cup! Real Madrid take on Pachuca in what will be the second game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for Los Blancos. Xabi Alonso’s men need the three points if they want to advance to the next round as…
Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Gonzalo expected to get another chance to start. Real Madrid and Pachuca face off in Charlotte, NC in what’s going to be a decisive game which could very well determine the outcome of this Group Stage. Kylian Mbappe and Camavinga are not available just yet, while Rudiger…
Hannah Mckay-Reuters via Imagn Images Sunday Edition of the Daily Merengue The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, Ezek lx, NeRObutBlanco…
Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images Rudiger is back with the team. Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Pachuca, a crucial contest in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup’s Group Stage. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Trent, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger,…
Kiyan’s pre-game thoughts from Bank of America Stadium AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a big media day in Miami — shortly after Xabi Alonso’s press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus…
