Real Madrid Clinches FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024

European champions Real Madrid added another jewel to their crown, securing the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mexico’s Pachuca.

The thrilling match unfolded before a roaring crowd of 67,249 fans at Lusail Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Mbappe’s Magic Returns to Lusail

Kylian Mbappe, who missed Madrid’s La Liga clash last Saturday, made a triumphant comeback, opening the scoring in the 37th minute. The Frenchman, well-known for his hat-trick in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final at the same venue, struck from close range after a pinpoint assist from Vinicius Junior, crowned FIFA Player of the Year just a day earlier.

Mbappe wasn't done yet. In the 53rd minute, he set up Rodrygo, whose edge-of-the-box shot was confirmed after a VAR review, doubling Madrid's lead. Mbappe exited to thunderous applause in the 62nd minute, making way for Brahim Diaz.

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Vinicius Seals the Deal

Madrid’s victory was sealed in the 84th minute when Vinicius Junior converted a penalty after Pachuca’s Oussama Idrissi fouled Lucas Vazquez. The spot-kick, awarded following another VAR review, capped a dominant display from the Spanish giants.

 

 

 

 

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Pachuca’s Qatar Journey

Despite their loss, Pachuca exits Qatar with pride, having won the Derby of the Americas and the FIFA Challenger Cup, defeating Brazil’s Botafogo and Egypt’s Al Ahly.

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Ancelotti Makes History

For Real Madrid, this victory marked their fourth trophy of the year, following triumphs in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti cemented his legacy, becoming the most successful coach in the club’s history with 15 titles, surpassing the legendary Miguel Muñoz.

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A Night to Remember

As the Lusail Stadium lights dimmed, the atmosphere buzzed with celebration, cementing Real Madrid's position as the kings of football and leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next feat.

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