Real Madrid vs Pachuca Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Group Stage
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15-time European champions Real Madrid were held to a draw in their opening encounter as they now prepare to take on Pachuca in their second outing this week.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – DAZN & Channel 5 / US – DAZN
Real Madrid team news: Mbappe hospitalised
France captain and Real Madrid’s star man Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised due to gastrointestinal issues, so he is unavailable. They also have several other injuries, such as Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior
Unavailable: Militao (Injured), Alaba (Injured), Rudiger (Injured), Dani Carvajal (Injured), Mendy (Injured), Camavinga (Injured), Mbappe (Illness), Endrick (Injured)
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Pachuca team news: Kenedy races back
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United attacker Kenedy has returned to full fitness for this one and he started their opener. They have no other fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for this one.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Carlos Moreno; Luis Rodriguez, Eduardo, Pereira, Bryan Gonzalez; Elias Montiel, Pedro Pedraza, Palavecino; Alexei Dominguez, Salomon Rondon, Kenedy
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Real Madrid vs Pachuca prediction
Real Madrid are undergoing fairly major surgery this summer with new signings such as Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, as well as the appointment of Xabi Alonso. Los Blancos were underwhelming the other day as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Pro League runners’ up Al Hilal in their opener.
They now face a Pachuca side that were are now already fighting an uphill battle after suffering a surprise 2-1 loss to Red Bull Salzburg in their opening game at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. Salzburg took the lead via Oscar Gloukh before a Bryan Gonzalez equaliser and then a winner scored by Karim Onisiwo.
Real Madrid are trying to adapt to Xabi Alonso’s style of football and they remain favourites for this one, but it is expected to be a hard-fought victory against Pachuca.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca tip: Real Madrid to win & under 3.5 goals
