Real Madrid beats Pachuca and wins the Intercontinental Cup
Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vini Jr score in the Spanish team’s victory in the final. The best player in the world shines and is elected the tournament’s best player
REAL CHAMPION!
Real Madrid beat Pachuca 3-0 on Wednesday in the Intercontinental Cup final. Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vini Jr scored the goals in the Spanish team’s victory at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.
THE GAME
Pachuca started the match well, creating a few chances and posing a threat to Courtois, particularly with shots from Luis Rodríguez and Idrissi. However, as the first half progressed, Real Madrid began to take control of the game. Until the 36th minute, after a good pass from Bellingham to Vini Jr., the Brazilian dribbled past goalkeeper Moreno and passed to Mbappé, who was free in the area, who finished to open the scoring.
In the second half, Real Madrid maintained control of the match and managed to extend their lead after just seven minutes, with a great goal scored by Rodrygo, who dribbled past two defenders and finished from the edge of the box. In the 38th minute, Vinicius Junior converted a penalty after Lucas Vázquez had conceded and made it 3-0.
THE BEST IN THE WORLD
Vinicius Junior played his first game after being named the best player in the world at the FIFA The Best awards. With an assist and a goal scored in the final, the Brazilian striker had another great performance in the 3-0 victory over Pachuca. Vini was named the player of the match and also the best player of the tournament.
