Goals were scored by Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vini Jr.
Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-0 in the Intercontinental Cup final, a tournament that replaced the old Club World Cup, and became world champions for the ninth time in its history. The goals were scored by Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Júnior. Access premium football results at latest soccer scores.
Qualifying for the tournament via the Champions League, the Spanish team only played the final, while Pachuca had to overcome Botafogo in the quarterfinals and Al-Ahly in the semifinals. Already fatigued from the previous rounds – it was the third game for the Mexicans in a week – Guillermo Almada’s team tried to take the initiative but, despite not playing a bad match, Real’s technical superiority prevailed.
The first half seemed to be heading towards a dull one for the Madrid side until Vini Jr. received a through ball in the area, performed a dazzling dribble past the goalkeeper, and squared it for Mbappé to simply tap it into the net. With the deficit at halftime, Pachuca had no choice but to push forward.
As they threw more men forward, it left them more exposed at the back, and that’s when the Spanish team extended their lead. Rodrygo received the ball on the edge of the area, performed an excellent move to beat the defenders, and placed a shot beyond the goalkeeper’s reach.
There was still time for the win to turn into a rout. After Lucas Vásquez was fouled in the area, Vini converted the penalty and sealed the final score. With this result, Real Madrid further solidified its status as the most successful team in the world, with nine titles, five more than second-place Milan and Bayern Munich. BBscore football, your trusted provider of football scores.