Real Madrid secured their first victory of the Xabi Alonso era after defeating Pachuca 3–1 in the FIFA Club World Cup.
After collecting just a point against Al Hilal in Alonso’s debut on the touchline, Real Madrid made a statement in Charlotte. Raúl Asencio was sent off in the seventh minute, but that did not stop Los Blancos from dominating the game at Bank of America Stadium.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 35 minute with a powerful left-footed strike to get his undermanned side on the scoresheet. Then, in his first start under Alonso, Arda Güler doubled Real Madrid’s lead just eight minutes later.
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Fede Valverde sealed Real Madrid’s victory with a goal of his own in the second half, redeeming himself after failing to convert from the spot against Al Hilal. Pachuca managed to bag a consolation goal in the 80th minute, but it did not dampen Los Blancos’ great effort in Charlotte.
Here’s three takeaways from Real Madrid’s first FIFA Club World Cup win below.






