Real Madrid is preparing for a strong confrontation against Pachuca of Mexico, this Wednesday evening, at Lusail Stadium in the Qatari capital, Doha, as part of the final of the Intercontinental Club Championship.
This match is an opportunity for the royal team to add a new title to its coffers, while Pachuca seeks to achieve a historic achievement by defeating the Spanish giant.
The first official meeting between Real Madrid and Pachuca
Today’s match comes as the first official meeting between Real Madrid and Pachuca, but the royal team has extensive experience facing Mexican clubs, as it played three previous matches against them in the Club World Cup competitions with its old system.
In those confrontations, Real Madrid achieved two victories and one defeat, which came on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
In terms of numbers, Real Madrid scored 7 goals against Mexican clubs during its previous three matches, while it only conceded once, which reflects the offensive and defensive superiority of the team in these confrontations.
The team is expected to deliver a distinguished performance in today’s match to continue its superiority against clubs from the CONCACAF region.
Record of Real Madrid’s confrontation with Mexican teams
Below is a summary of Real Madrid’s previous matches against Mexican clubs:
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In the semi-finals of the 2016 Club World Cup, Real Madrid faced Club America and won 2-0.
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In the semi-finals of the 2014 Club World Cup, Royal Club achieved a huge victory over Cruz Azul with a score of 4-0.
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In the 2000 Club World Cup, Real Madrid tied with Necaxa 1-1 in regular time, before losing on penalties 4-3.
Real Madrid hopes to continue its positive record against Mexican teams and win a new title that strengthens its position as one of the greatest teams in the history of football.
On the other hand, Pachuca is seeking to cause a big surprise and win the championship, which adds more excitement to the upcoming match in Doha.
The confrontation will be a strong test of the capabilities of both teams, and it is expected to receive a large audience following, especially given that the match will be held at Lusail Stadium, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final.
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