
Spanish giants and European champions Real Madrid will face Mexico’s Pachuca in the FIFA Continental Cup final in Doha.
WHO: Real Madrid vs Pachuca
What: FIFA Intercontinental Cup final
Where: Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar
when: Wednesday 18 December at 8pm (17:00 GMT)
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European champions Real Madrid will face Mexican side Pachuca in the final of the inaugural FIFA Continental Cup in Qatar on Wednesday as they aim to win the global title for a record sixth time.
this Champions League holders Europe’s most successful club team qualified directly for the finals as UEFA continental champions.
Pachuca are the underdogs but they put in an impressive performance in Doha to end a stellar 12 months.
The newly-branded continental tournament replaces the FIFA Club World Cup and will be held annually for the champions of six continents as part of FIFA’s new global club competition format. this Club World Cup now expanded 32 of the best club teams from around the world compete in the tournament, which is held every four years.
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As champions of the CONCACAF Cup (teams from North, Central America and the Caribbean), Pachuca’s chances of beating Real Madrid cannot be underestimated.
They beat Botafogo 3-0 Thursday’s Derby America clash had a shocking result, with the Brazilian giants heading into the game as favorites.
Pachuca’s is equally impressive Win the penalty shootout In the final round against the African powerhouse Ahli, they lifted the Challenger Cup, which was also the best result achieved by a Mexican club in a FIFA tournament.

Real Madrid, a five-time FIFA Club World Cup winner (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022), will once again be favorites for Wednesday night’s final.
The squad boasts unparalleled world-class talent at club level, including Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
The final will be held at Lusail Stadium and marks the second anniversary of Qatar’s founding host world cup finalin which the Argentine team defeated the French team.

Real Madrid team news
Mbappe has recovered Played in the final – but it remains to be seen whether the thigh injury that threatens his participation will allow him to start. The French star limped out 3-2 win over Atlanta in the Champions League last Wednesday.
Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Eder Militao are all out with long-term knee injuries. Ferland Mendy is also out.
Pachuca Team News
Pachuca coach Guillermo Almada There are no new injury concerns for this game and the same squad from Sunday’s win over Al Ahli can be retained.
Salomon Rondon, 35, has enjoyed a long career in the Premier League, playing for Newcastle United, Everton and West Bromwich Albion.
Where can I watch and follow the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final?
Regional broadcasters and online streaming platforms will broadcast the game live.
Al Jazeera Sports Channel will provide live text commentary and photo coverage of the game.
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