Real Madrid win FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Real Madrid 3 - 0 Pachuca Real Madrid have claimed the first-ever FIFA Intercontinental Cup with a commanding victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the final. Author - Jack L Kylian MbappĆ© opened the scoring at Lusail Stadium, the same venue where he netted a hat-trick in the World Cup final two years ago. Second-half goals from Rodrygo and VinĆcius Jr sealed the win for Los Blancos. MbappĆ© put Madrid ahead just before half-time, calmly slotting home from close range after VinĆcius rounded Pachuca goalkeeper Carlos Moreno. Rodrygo doubled the lead seven minutes after the break with a stunning curling strike from the edge of the area. The goal was upheld following a VAR check, as referee JesĆŗs Valenzuela ruled that Jude Bellingham, positioned in an offside spot, hadnāt interfered with play. Click here to discover Real Madrid news and stories from European Super Football Pachucaās captain, SalomĆ³n RondĆ³n, tested Thibaut Courtois with a long-range free-kick, and the former West Brom an...