Pachuca will be the rival of Real Madrid in the final of the Intercontinental Cup. The American champion has defeated Al-Ahly in a penalty shootout that is already history of the competition. The Mexican team managed to come back from eleven meters after having missed their first two shots.
While the players of Carlo Ancelotti’s team are focused solely and exclusively in the league match against Rayo Vallecanothe semi-final of this Intercontinental Cup has been played.
So, The merengue team will have to face Pachuca. Despite not being a very important title, the White House is motivated to close the year by lifting a trophy that would certify Real Madrid as the best team in the world.
Within the white club they have talked about the possibility they have of winning seven titles this season. This would be a historic milestone for the Madrid teamsince no team has been able to do it. This is not an obsession within the institution, but it is true that it is quite present.
A prize
Carlo Ancelotti and his technical staff consider that this Intercontinental Cup is a gift for having won the Champions League.. As happened with the European Super Cup, in the capital of Spain they do not want to miss this opportunity to continue expanding a unique and unmatched record.
The Italian coach considers that the fact of being able to win this title is a good opportunity to gain confidence for the start of 2025. Obviously, it is not going to be decisive nor will it determine the campaign, but it is practically an obligation to win the trophy.
The doubt is Mbappé
One who wants to win many trophies with Real Madrid is Kylian Mbappéalthough, as of today, it is not certain that he will be in the match because he ended up injured in the match against Atalanta. What is clear, as his coach said in the press room, is that he is going to travel with the rest of the expedition.
Medical tests diagnosed an injury to the back of his left thigh. His goal is to be in Qatar for this event.but everything will depend on the way his injury evolves in the coming days.
Against the champion of America
Pachuca beat Botafogo in the previous round and today he did the same against Al-Ahly. It has cost him more than many expected and that is everything was resolved on penalties. (6-5).
So, we will have to see what happens next Wednesday in Qatar. The enthusiasm of the Mexican team to win this trophy is maximum and now They have proven to be a team that can make people talk.
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