Real Madrid vs Pachuca – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Real Madrid face Pachuca in their second fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage this evening.

The Spanish side were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Hilal in their opener and will be aiming to register their first win of the tournament tonight.

Gonzalo Garcia marked his first start for Real Madrid with the opening goal before a Ruben Neves penalty levelled for the Saudi side. Federico Valverde then missed a controversial late spot-kick for Real Madrid as the game ended level.

Pachuca fell to defeat in their opening fixture, losing 2-1 to Red Bull Salzburg.

Real Madrid vs Pachuca – Predicted lineup and team news

Real Madrid team news

Kylian Mbappe remains absent for Real Madrid after being hospitalised earlier this week with acute gastroenteritis. The French forward has since been released but will play no part against Pachuca.

Ferland Mendy, Endrick, Eduardo Camvinga, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and David Alaba all remain out for Los Blancos. There’s more positive news on Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, however, who is fit to return to the squad for Xabi Alonso’s side.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to make his second appearance after a difficult debut against Al-Hilal.

Real Madrid predicted lineup

Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, F Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Garcia.

When is Real Madrid vs Pachuca?

Real Madrid take on Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday 22nd June 2025. Kick-off is 8pm BST.

What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Pachuca?

Viewers can stream the action live online via the DAZN website.

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