Ten-man Real Madrid showcased resilience and attacking brilliance to secure a 3-1 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in their second Group H match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Despite an early setback, Los Blancos powered through with goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and Federico Valverde to claim their first win under new head coach Xabi Alonso2.
Match Overview
The match at Bank of America Stadium began with drama as Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio was shown a straight red card in the 7th minute for a last-man foul on Salomón Rondón. Down to ten men, Madrid leaned on their experience and individual quality to turn the tide.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 35th minute, collecting a pass from Fran García before driving into the box and finishing with a precise left-footed strike. Just eight minutes later, Arda Güler doubled the lead, finishing off a slick move involving Trent Alexander-Arnold and Gonzalo García.
In the second half, Federico Valverde sealed the win in the 70th minute, sliding in to convert Brahim Díaz’s low cross after a defensive lapse from Pachuca. The Mexican side pulled one back in the 80th minute through Elias Montiel, whose long-range effort deflected off Aurélien Tchouaméni and wrong-footed Thibaut Courtois.
Key Moments
- 7’ – Red Card Drama: Raul Asencio’s dismissal left Madrid with ten men for over 80 minutes.
- 35’ – Bellingham’s Breakthrough: A composed finish after a surging run gave Madrid the lead.
- 43’ – Güler’s Clinical Finish: The Turkish starlet capped a flowing move to make it 2-0.
- 70’ – Valverde’s Assurance: Madrid’s captain slid home the third to put the game beyond doubt.
- 80’ – Montiel’s Consolation: A deflected strike gave Pachuca a late but futile lifeline.
Tactical Resilience and Youthful Spark
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Madrid controlled 58% of possession and limited Pachuca’s chances thanks to Courtois’ heroics and a disciplined backline. The youthful trio of Bellingham, Güler, and García stepped up in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, who missed the match due to illness.
What’s Next for Los Blancos?
With four points from two matches, Real Madrid now top Group H and will face RB Salzburg in their final group game. A win would guarantee progression to the knockout stages and further solidify Xabi Alonso’s promising start as manager.
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