User information
Username:
Password:
Auto login:

New user click here.
Lost your password click here.
 
 
News search
Search:
 
 
Sponsor
 
 
Newsletter
 
 
Article
Game preview
Wednesday 18. December 2024 - 12:15

Real Madrid Vs. Pachuca Intercontinental Cup Final Starting Line Up

Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI for the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday against Pachuca has an unexpected surprise.


Kylian Mbappe was just starting to hit form following struggles since completing a high-profile free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.


After Ancelotti admitted that his number 9 wasn't at his "best level" following a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club in San Mames a fortnight ago, the Frenchman responded with fantastic goals in wins against Girona (3-0) domestically and Atalanta in the Champions League (3-2).


Mbappe scored the opening goal inside 10 minutes during the latter triumph in Bergamo, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.


Madrid confirmed an injury to the Ballon d'Or hopeful later on, and while Mbappe missed the 3-3 thriller at Rayo Vallecano Saturday night, he was always expected to at least make the trip to Qatar for the reintroduced Intercontinental Cup final.


What wasn't in the script is that Mbappe goes straight into the starting XI on the front line, with The Best winner Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo to his left and right.


This is the approach that Ancelotti will take, however, with Eduardo Camavinga a lone pivot behind more advanced midfielders Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde.


With Ferland Mendy nursing a knock, Fran Garcia is the left back and Lucas Vazquez is on the other defensive flank.


Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Rudiger are the center back pairing, meaning that once again there is no starting space for breakout star Raul Asencio to help protect Thibaut Courtois' goal.


At a prematch press conference where he had to field a question about whether he's lost control of his players, Ancelotti insisted that his men come into the Intercontinental Cup final "more animated" than before and "better than a month ago".


"It's a unique match, a unique final. We're very excited," he stated about the fixture against Mexican opposition, which is a precursor of sorts to the redesigned Club World Cup that will take place in the United States this summer.


Real Madrid Starting XI Vs. Pachuca: Courtois; Fran, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Vazquez; Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo.

 
Provided by: Frank Henriksen
 
 
Fan box

Fan gear

MMSport have lots of Real Madrid gear, just waiting for you. They do everything they can, to get the latest gear to make you a bling bling fan. Click here

Real Madrid Tickets

We can provide tickets for all of Real Madrids games. Just click here, and select from all the games.

Soccer training guide

Soccer training guide is a site that will help you increase your overall soccer skills. You will get tips and advices on how to shoot, pass, dribble and much more.
 
 
Top site buttons