Club World Cup 2025: Real Madrid-Pachuca, the likely lineups

Starting at 9 p.m. for Real-Madrid–Pachuca, a match valid for the second day of the group stage of the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Xabi Alonso&#8217s Blancos, after their less than stellar debut with Al Hilal, which ended in a draw, are forced to win against the Mexicans, who were defeated on debut by Salzburg.

Real is still without Mbappé, knocked out by gastroenteritis. Gonzalo will be in attack, on the three-quarter Rodrygo, Bellingham and Vinicius. In defense Huijsen is confirmed, on the flanks Alexander-Arnolds and Fran Garcia.

Rondon is Pachuca’s offensive reference, behind him are Dominguez, Palavecino and Kenedy. In the median, Pedraza with Montiel.

Real Madrid-Pachuca, the likely lineups
REAL MADRID (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Gonzalo. All. Xabi Alonso.
PACHUCA (4-2-3-1): Moreno; Rodriguez, Bauermann, Pereira, Gonzalez; Pedraza, Montiel; Dominguez, Palavecino, Kenedy; Rondón. All. Almada