Real Madrid's quest for Club World Cup glory continues as they face CF Pachuca in their second group-stage match on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
After a disappointing 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in their opening match, Real Madrid is under pressure to secure a win against the Mexican side. Meanwhile, Pachuca also seeks their first victory after a 2-1 defeat to RB Salzburg. Both teams are eager to keep their hopes alive for the round of 16.
For fans in the United States, the Real Madrid vs. Pachuca match will be broadcast live on TNT and Univision. Streaming options are available on DirecTV Stream, DAZN, and Fubo. DAZN is offering free access to all 63 Club World Cup matches globally.
Real Madrid's new manager, Xabi Alonso, is looking for his first win with the team after a lackluster performance in their first match. The team struggled against Al-Hilal, missing key player Kylian Mbappe due to illness. Despite Gonzalo Garcia's goal, they conceded a penalty and ultimately settled for a draw.
Pachuca, the reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup winners, also had a tough start to the tournament. They lost 2-1 to RB Salzburg despite showing promise in attack. Jaime Lozano's team needs a positive result against Real Madrid to avoid elimination.
Team News:
Real Madrid has several key players sidelined due to injuries, including Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga. Kylian Mbappe is also likely to miss the game due to illness.
Pachuca's only injury concern is Andres Micolta, who is recovering from a knee injury.
Predicted Lineups:
Real Madrid: Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, F Garcia, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Garcia, Vinicius.
Pachuca: Moreno, Rodriguez, Bauermann, Pereira, Gonzalez, Montiel, Pedraza, Palavecino, Dominguez, Rondon, Kenedy.
Real Madrid entered the Club World Cup as the clear favorites, but their opening match performance raised concerns. With several injuries and Mbappe's illness, Alonso faces a challenge in getting the team to perform at their best. Pachuca, despite their defeat to Salzburg, has the potential to cause problems for Real Madrid's makeshift defense.
