Real Madrid win FIFA Intercontinental Cup after victory over Pachuca

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18 December 2024 at 2:11 pm·1-min read

Kylian Mbappe scored the opening goal as Real Madrid swept aside Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final.

Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, secured a 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday in Doha. Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Júnior highlighted the dominant performance, with Mbappe returning from injury.

Kylian Mbapp e and Vinicius Junior both scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday.

Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th minute before Rodrygo doubled Madrid's lead early in the second half. Vinicius sealed a comfortable win for the Spanish and European champions with a late penalty.

France striker Mbappe returned to the Madrid line-up in Doha after missing Saturday's 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano due to a hamstring injury suffered in the Champions League win at Atalanta last week.

Mbappe swept in from close range to break the deadlock after brilliant play from Vinicius Junior, who won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award a day earlier after missing out on the Ballon d'Or.

(AFP)

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