Real Madrid will meet Mexican side Pachuca in the final of the 2024 Intercontinental Cup later this week.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are looking to add yet more honours to their list, having won both LaLiga and the Champions League last season.
With the revamped Club World Cup to come next summer, the Intercontinental Cup pits the champions of various confederations together.
Madrid, as European champions, were granted a bye into the final but Mexican champions and Concacaf kings Pachuca had to beat Copa Libertadores winners and Asian Champions League champions Al Ahly to get here.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Real Madrid vs Pachuca is scheduled for a 5pm GMT kick-off time on Wednesday 18 December 2024.
Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar will host.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on beIN Sports and beIN Sports Espanol.
Live stream: beinSPORTS CONNECT will provide subscribers with a live stream.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Real Madrid vs Pachuca team news
Madrid will reportedly take Kylian Mbappe to Qatar despite the knock he picked up against Atalanta in the Champions League which then ruled him out of the 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
Real Madrid are hoping Kylian Mbappe will be fit for the game
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Ferland Mendy is also injured, while Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba are long-term absentees.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca prediction
Pachuca have certainly done well to get to the final but Madrid boast such a good record in these big games that it’s difficult to look past them.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two teams have never played.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca latest odds
Odds via 10 bet and subject to change.
