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Real Madrid shake off early adversity to beat Pachuca and move top of Group H in the Club World Cup.
Real Madrid pick up their first victory of the Club World Cup, beating mexican side Pachuca, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Federico Valverde.
Despite going a man down early in the game, Los Blancos won 3-1, their first victory in the Club World Cup, and under Xabi Alonso, a convincing result after they drew the first group stage game to Al Hilal. They face Austria's RB Salzburg in the final game of the group.
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Key match details
Pachuca had the brighter start and were handed an early advantage when Salomon Rondon was fouled by Raul Asensio, who was given a red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.
Pachuca seized the momentum and created their first significant chance through a swift counter-attack, which Thibaut Courtois expertly denied with a double save.
Despite being down to 10 men, Real Madrid managed to take the lead against the run of play. Jude Bellingham's clever run was picked out by Fran García, and the Spanish midfielder's shot found the bottom corner. Before halftime, Real Madrid doubled their advantage with a beautifully crafted move that ended with Arda Guler scoring.
After the break, Pachuca pushed hard for a goal, and Rondon had a glorious opportunity to score, but his effort sailed wide. However, their chances of getting back into the game were dashed when Federico Valverde scored on a counter-attack. Pachuca did manage to grab a consolation goal, but it was little more than a token gesture, and Real Madrid secured their first win in the tournament under Xabi Alonso.
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