Real Madrid CF will face Club de Fútbol Pachuca in a Group H fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. This highly anticipated match is being held at the **Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States**. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Sunday, June 22nd. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **12:30 AM IST on Monday, June 23rd, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
Real Madrid: D-W-W-L-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss – *Their last match was a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in the CWC opener*)
Pachuca: L-W-W-L-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 0 Draws, 2 Losses – *Their last match was a 2-1 loss to RB Salzburg in the CWC opener*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
Real Madrid and Pachuca have met once before in a competitive match:
- **2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final:** Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca
This will be their second-ever competitive encounter.
Team News
Real Madrid: The UEFA Champions League winners started their Club World Cup campaign with a surprising 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. This was Xabi Alonso’s debut as Real Madrid coach, and he’ll be keen to secure his first win. Kylian Mbappé is ruled out due to gastroenteritis and will not feature in this match. Endrick is also in the treatment room. This means academy product Gonzalo García, who scored in the opener, is expected to lead the line alongside Vinicius Jr. New signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen debuted in the last match and are expected to feature again.
Pachuca: The CONCACAF Champions Cup winners lost their opening match 2-1 to RB Salzburg. They will be looking for a significant upset against Real Madrid to keep their hopes of advancing alive. Coach Jaime Lozano has his full squad available for selection. Veteran Venezuelan striker Salomón Rondón, who netted 26 goals across all competitions last season, will be their key player in attack. They will aim to be defensively solid and capitalize on counter-attacks.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran García; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Rodrygo (or Güler), Gonzalo García, Vinicius Jr.
Pachuca (4-3-3): Moreno; Rodríguez, Eduardo, Pereira, González; Montiel, Pedraza, Palavecino; Domínguez, Rondón, Kenedy.
Match Facts
- This is a Group H match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Real Madrid qualified as a UEFA ranking pathway representative (and 2024 Champions League winner).
- Pachuca qualified as the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup winner.
- Group H also features Austrian champions RB Salzburg and Saudi Arabian champions Al-Hilal.
- Real Madrid drew their opening match 1-1 against Al-Hilal. Pachuca lost their opening match 2-1 to RB Salzburg.
- A win is crucial for both teams’ chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
- The Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Score Prediction
Real Madrid, despite their opening draw and some key injuries, will be determined to get their first win. They possess immense quality throughout their squad. Pachuca showed resilience against Salzburg but will find it challenging to contain Real Madrid’s attack. While Pachuca will play with spirit, the individual brilliance and tactical discipline of Real Madrid should see them through, though perhaps not as easily as their previous encounter. Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Pachuca.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 12:30 AM IST on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: DAZN (and DAZN website/app). All 63 matches are free to view on DAZN globally (excluding Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
- In the United States: DAZN (Free on DAZN app), TNT.
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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