Real Madrid came away with a gritty 3–1 victory over Pachuca in Matchday 2 of Group H at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Spanish giants were dealt an early blow when defender Raul Asencio was sent off just seven minutes into the match. Despite playing nearly the entire game with 10 men, Madrid found a way to get the job done.
Following the red card, the Mexican side looked to capitalize on their numerical advantage and pushed forward in search of an opener. However, Real Madrid’s backline held firm, showcasing a disciplined and organized defensive effort.
Pachuca’s aggressive approach left gaps at the back, and the reigning European champions made them pay. In the 35th minute, Fran Garcia slipped a clever ball through to Jude Bellingham, who buried a low, driven shot into the bottom corner to give Madrid the lead.
Just eight minutes later, Los Blancos doubled their advantage. After a slick team move, young star Arda Guler finished with confidence to send Madrid into halftime up 2–0 — a commanding position considering they were down a man since the opening minutes.
In the second half, Pachuca continued to push forward, desperate to claw their way back into the game. But Madrid never looked out of control. In the 70th minute, Federico Valverde put the result beyond doubt, capping off a swift counterattack with a goal off a pinpoint assist from Brahim Díaz.
Pachuca eventually pulled one back in the 79th minute thanks to a well-placed strike from Elías Montiel, but the goal proved to be nothing more than a consolation. With the win, Madrid took a major step toward securing a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
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END OF THE GAME! (3-1)
Real Madrid earn impressive 3-1 win over Pachuca despite going down to 10 men!
86'- Modification in Real Madrid (3-1)
Victor Muñoz enters the field to replace Vinicius Junior.
80'- GOAAAL FOR PACHUCA! (3-1)
The Mexican side finally break through, as Elias Montel finds the back of the net to bring Pachuca closer on the scoreboard.
80' ⚽ GOAL FOR PACHUCA!
Montiel tries from the distance and a wicked deflection leaves Courtois stranded! It's 3-1 in Charlotte!
Referee Ramon Abatti temporarily stops the match to allow players from both teams to cool off.
29'- The match remains tightly contested
Despite being a man up, Pachuca have yet to take advantage and break the deadlock against Real Madrid.
18'- Yellow card for Pachuca (0-0)
Agustin Palavecino is given the first yellow card of the game.
17'- Real Madrid look to regroup after red card (0-0)
Down to 10 men following Raul Asencio’s red card, Real Madrid are trying to regain composure by maintaining possession. However, Pachuca are taking full advantage of the extra man, ramping up the pressure and pushing higher up the pitch.
7'- Red card for Real Madrid! (0-0)
Raul Asencio received a red card after a foul on Salomon Rondon at the edge of the box as the striker was making a break toward goal.
7' RED CARD ALERT!
Asencio takes down Rondon and is given a straight red card!
Real Madrid and Pachuca have met just once before in an official match—and it came on one of the biggest stages. Their lone encounter took place on December 18, 2024, in the final of the Intercontinental Cup.
That night, Los Blancos delivered a dominant performance, cruising to a 3–0 victory over the Mexican side. Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and ViniciusJr. each found the back of the net, helping Madrid secure the title and cap off their international campaign in style.
Pachuca's lineup confirmed!
This will be Pachuca's starting XI: Carlos Moreno; Luis Rodriguez, Eduardo Bauermann, Federico Pereira, Bryan Gonzalez; Alan Bautista, Elias Montiel, Alexei Dominguez, Agustin Palavecino, Kenedy; Salomon Rondon.
This will be Real Madrid's starting lineup: Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Gonzalo, Vinicius Jr.
Brazilian official RamonAbatti has been appointed to referee Sunday’s Group H matchup between Real Madrid and Pachuca at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Abatti’s most recent experience with Spanish soccer came in a high-stakes match—the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Spain defeated France 5-3 in a thrilling final.
The clash between Real Madrid and Pachuca for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage will kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).
DAZN will be the option to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca in the USA. Other options are TNT, TruTV, Univision, TUDN, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Orange.
Real Madrid and Pachuca clash in Matchday 2 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Welcome to our live blog of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Real Madrid and Pachuca face off at the Bank of America Stadium.
This matchup is crucial for Group H, where Real Madrid aim to climb to the top of the standings, while Pachuca will look to secure their first points in this tournament.
Stay with us for live, minute-by-minute updates—you won’t want to miss a single moment of this thrilling showdown!
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, bringing his expertise in soccer, NBA, and tennis to deliver original content while providing live coverage of important events.
