Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at 8:13 p.m.
Real Madrid won a new title by winning the Intercontinental Cup against Pachuca.
Carried by their offensive stars, the Madrilenians won 3-0 after a controlled match, confirming their status as a world reference. Faced with a daring Pachuca, Real Madrid took the time to impose their superiority. From the 7th minute, Luis Rodriguez tried his luck from afar, but Thibaut Courtois, imperious throughout the match, responded perfectly.
Madrid’s pressure intensified as the minutes passed, and it was the inevitable Kylian Mbappé who opened the scoring in the 37th minute. Launched in depth by Vinicius Jr., the French striker adjusted a precise shot to give his team the advantage. Real Madrid then dominated until the break, but failed to widen the gap.
A great victory for Real Madrid
As soon as they returned from the locker room, Real Madrid doubled their lead. In the 53rd minute, Rodrygo scored a magnificent goal with a curling shot, validated after consulting the video assistance. Pachuca tried to react, notably with a dangerous cross shot from Gonzalez on the hour mark, but Courtois, once again decisive, preserved Madrid’s advantage. At the end of the match, a foul by Idrissi on Lucas Vazquez gave Real Madrid a penalty. Vinicius Jr. took responsibility and, despite an unconvincing strike, scored the third goal in the 84th minute, definitively sealing the fate of the match.
With a comfortable lead, Real Madrid managed the end of the match without incident, displaying a serenity specific to great teams. This success once again confirms their ability to shine on the international scene, driven by high-level individual performances and remarkable collective cohesion. Real Madrid thus adds a new trophy to its impressive record, consolidating its status as a giant of world football. For Pachuca, despite the defeat, this meeting remains an enriching experience against the European elite.
