Real Madrid Vs. Pachuca Prediction: Los Blancos Menaris Lebih Tambahan Degree Di Qatar

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JAKARTA - Looking for additional new trophies for their award cabinet, Real Madrid will face a team from Mexico, Pachuca, in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday night 18 December or Thursday morning WIB in Qatar.

This tournament is a rebranding of the previous FIFA Club World Cup, where Manchester City as current title holder after defeating Flamengo last December.

Since the shock 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the domestic competition on December 4, Real Madrid have put the three games without defeat in La Liga and the Champions League back their ambition to defend the title in both competitions to the right track.

However, Los Blancos had to settle for a point when they travel to Rayo Vallecano's headquarters on Saturday night, where goals from Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo were not enough to win at the Estadio de Vallecas in front of 14,000 fans.

Pointing for the sixth time this season in La Liga, Real Madrid have dropped to third in the standings ahead of their trip to the Middle East, one point behind leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in second place.

Kylian Mbappe's Condition

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a positive update regarding Kylian Mbappe's fitness condition ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca. The 25-year-old forward had to leave in the first half in a 3-2 win over Atalanta BC in the Champions League last week due to a thigh injury.

Mbappe was unable to recover on time for La Liga's match against Rayo Vallecano last weekend, but he has traveled as part of the group of 24 Real Madrid players to Qatar. Ancelotti revealed that Mbappe had participated in the team's training sessions and would probably appear if his fitness test results were positive.

"Mbappe's situation was simple. He trained well yesterday, he felt good. He ran fast. Everything went smoothly. Today's training was important. If he feels good, without risk, after talking to him and the doctor, he will play. If there is the slightest risk, of course, he won't be played," Ancelotti told a pre-match press conference in Doha on Tuesday.

This season, Mbappe has scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 22 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid, despite having had a difficult period of adapting to his new club.

Los Blancos still have to play without Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Eder Militao (knee injury), and Ferland Mendy (must injury). However, Eduardo Camavinga has recovered from a hamstring injury and emerged as a substitute against Rayo Vallecano.

The choice in attack remains strong with the presence of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. The midfield, led by veteran players such as Luka Modric, as well as energetic young players such as Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, provides depth and creativity in Ancelotti's strategy.

In defense, Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez adaptation has been key in overcoming the absence of core players. The team's collective strength has allowed Real Madrid to remain competitive despite the challenges of injury.

Pachuca And Its Journey

Meanwhile, Pachuca entered this final with a high fighting spirit after defeating tough opponents on their way to Qatar. In the semifinals, Pachuca beat Botafogo 3-0 and then secured a win on penalties against Al Ahly thanks to a crucial save from goalkeeper Carlos Moreno.

Despite showing poor performance in the MX Apertura League with just one win in the last eight games, Pachuca has shown resilience and determination on the international stage.

Guillermo Almada's manager stressed the importance of tactical discipline and taking advantage of opportunities, which will be the key to against a team like Real Madrid.

Real Madrid's experience on the big stage and the individual advantages of its players can give them the lead in this match. However, Pachuca's fighting spirit as the underdog team promised an exciting challenge.

Player Composition Forecast

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Garcia; Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Pachuca (4-5-1): Moreno; Rodriguez, Cabral, Micolta, Gonzalez; Montiel, Pedraza, Deossa, Bautista, Idrissi; Rondon.

Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca