Charlotte, North Carolina – June 22, 2025: Against all odds and down to 10 men early in the match, Real Madrid pulled off a thunderous 3-1 win over Mexico’s Pachuca in their Group H clash at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The win came without the services of their marquee striker Kylian Mbappé, who was sidelined due to a sudden illness.
But make no mistake—Madrid came to conquer, and they did it in spectacular fashion.
🟥 Red Card Chaos? Madrid Turn It Into Fuel
Just 20 minutes into the game, Raúl Asencio was handed a red card that left Los Blancos with only 10 men. Many thought it would be curtains for them. Instead, Madrid flipped the script.
Led by a determined midfield and lethal finishing, they stunned Pachuca with goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and Federico Valverde—each goal a masterstroke of counter-attacking brilliance.
🏥 Mbappé’s Mysterious Illness: What We Know
Superstar forward Kylian Mbappé was ruled out due to a severe bout of gastroenteritis that landed him in hospital earlier in the week. Though discharged, he was rested as a precaution. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed post-match that the Frenchman is recovering well and is hopeful for a return in the next clash against Red Bull Salzburg.
🥲 Pachuca’s Pain Continues
After suffering defeat to Salzburg in their first match, Pachuca entered the game desperate for points. Despite pulling one goal back through Elias Montiel, their defense crumbled under Madrid’s pressure.
With two consecutive losses, Pachuca’s hopes for knockout qualification are hanging by a thread.
🎯 Match Highlights:
- 🟥 Early red card to Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid)
- ⚽ Goal scorers: Bellingham, Güler, Valverde
- 💥 Pachuca’s Elias Montiel nets a late consolation
- 📉 Mbappé out with illness, return expected next game
- 📈 Madrid stays in knockout contention with this emphatic win
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