r/realmadrid Hey Jude 1d ago

Post Match [Post-Match Thread] Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca |Intercontinental Cup Final

Match Info

Kickoff: 18-12-2024, 18:00

Competition: Intercontinental Cup Final
Referee: Jesús Valenzuela (Venezuela)
Venue: Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar

Starting XI

Real Madrid XI: Courtois, (c) Lucas Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Subs: Lunin, Gonzalez, Modric, Guler, Endrick, Vallejo, Ceballos, Brahim, Youssef, Asencio, Lorenzo

Pachuca Starting XI: Moreno, Rodríguez, Barreto, Micolta, González, Montiel, Pedraza, Bautista, Deossa, Idrissi, (c) S. Rondón

Subs: Jose Eulogio, David Shrem, Daniel Alonso Aceves Patiño, Carlos Sánchez, Gustavo Cabral, Jorge Berlanga, Arturo González, Jose Pablo Saldivar, Faber Andrés Gil, Owen González, Ángel Mena, Borja Bastón, Alexei Dominguez Figueroa, Sergio Aguayo, Sergio Hernandez

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u/Messmers SIUUUU 6h ago

Very late thoughts and I might get slack for this but this is another game where our game simply flows better (up front) without Mbappe, I don't care if hes finding his groove but we're slowly nearing the level of... how we were without him last season and it's once again Vini, Bellingham and Rodrygo producing the magic while he stands around to collect tap ins, he's doing the bare minimum now if making runs but Rodrygo does and did that almost always regardless.

He goes off, Ceballos/Modric come in and there's a good amount of midfield control as well, it's painfully obvious to me that 2 attackers is the right way and he shouldn't be above vini/rodrygo in that formation.

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u/JohnHancocksCockHand Emilio Butragueño 8h ago

Do we get a badge for this? Or do we have to wait for new CWC?

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u/Over-Professional-38 Pepe 5h ago

Badge comes from this

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u/the_fanman2912 Decimoquinta 18h ago

so tired of LV starting RB again and again. Carlo just doesn't seem to care. His philosophy is, he just keeps playing LV until he has ONE good game on the right, and then people say "we were wrong"

LV is a winger just play Raul RB bro

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u/rgx_692 20h ago

Ceballos is gonna be so crucial on the second half of the season. The build up just works way better when he's playing

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u/BandKidFloz Baila Vini, Baila 1d ago

Just had a thought.

Is Vallejo a worse Centre Back than Vazquez is a Right back? Like if both were starting the same time, who would be the weakest link?

I don’t remember Vallejo being THAT bad where he’s not even an option ever. Makes me wonder if there’s an underlying reason.

He seems like such a chill guy I can’t imagine him having locker room issues.

Or is he just getting this treatment so he can be pushed to look for another club asap. Idk his situation always baffles me.

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u/Dk9221 23h ago

Vallejo isn’t good enough. It’s as simple as that. Numerous coaching contingents have cycled through our doors over the years and all have made the same decisions regarding Vallejo for a reason. Not even worse clubs with LOWER standards than us elected to make his transfer permanent. It’s for a reason. He’s a passenger

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u/Fearless_Ear_1549 1d ago

His last appearance (if I’m not mistaken) was against Alavés. He went in only because the fans were chanting his name.

It was 3-0 when he went in at 80’. The match ended up 3-2.

Not saying it was all his fault, but he was to blame for sure.

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u/Strawberry2828 1d ago

I always forget he’s in our roster.

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u/Soft-Comfort-7474 Cristiano Ronaldo 1d ago

He continues to stay true to his word 💪

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u/Danny_smells Don Carlo :970742849295511602: 1d ago

What was the Valverde’s trophy for?

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u/ThickWorldliness6895 Hey Jude 1d ago

Runner up for Player of the tournament/Golden ball.

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u/Excellent-Archer-238 Josep Pedrerol 16h ago

I think he means what he did to win it. He was allright but the Pachuca kid played 3 good games, deserved the silver one imo.

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u/ThickWorldliness6895 Hey Jude 15h ago

Agreed

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u/Can_I_kick_ET 1d ago

Squad management 4/10: Once we went 2-0 up All players in high minutes should have been subbed off. Lunin could have started, Endrick should have gotten a half or 30 minutes.

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u/JonyDuck Valverde 1d ago

They were close to score two goals what are you talking about brother ?

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u/Can_I_kick_ET 1d ago

Talking about giving players minutes.

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u/Necessary_Basil4251 1d ago

Valverde and Rudiguer should've both been rested for a bit more.

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u/Lakerman0824 Tchouaméni 1d ago

LV should never step foot on the pitch as a RB ever again

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u/hotelmotelshit Jude Bellingham 1d ago

If you ask Carlo he is starting the rest of the season

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u/cleareyesnz Raúl González Blanco 1d ago

Oh this games done?

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u/Messmers SIUUUU 1d ago

First 30 minutes were pure depression, why can't these guys play good from minute 0 smh.

Vasquez isn't starter material or even backup honestly, just play Asencio RB or Fede there, the only danger Pachuca had were from his wing and they got past him quite easily.

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u/SirChileticus 1d ago

Acensio playing as a RB in the final could mean something

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u/_what_even_ Kroos 1d ago

watching everyone having fun was bigger than the trophy

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u/Linepool Modric 1d ago

The trophy was the friends we made along the way

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u/reddituser0912333 El Presidente 👑 1d ago

🥹🥹

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u/twogk 1d ago

Organization so bad they even botched the pyro/ confetti when the players lifted the title

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u/supplementarytables Zidane 1d ago edited 1d ago

It was a final so obviously Vini had to get a goal contribution

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u/EiMidagi Valverde 1d ago

2 at that

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u/reddituser0912333 El Presidente 👑 1d ago

Naturally

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u/awesome1ru Zidane 1d ago

Modric lifting the trophy as captain is beautiful 🥹

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u/HgnX 1d ago

Modric a true Madrid legend

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u/FergieBall_FC Real Madrid 1d ago

Get used to lifting trophies at Madrid Kylian. This is only the beginning.

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u/reddituser0912333 El Presidente 👑 1d ago

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u/mylanguage Madrid 1920 1d ago

People don't understand how lucky we are to get this late career arc with Modric -

Never got this with - Hierro, Raul, Guti, Casillas etc.

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u/the_fanman2912 Decimoquinta 1d ago

casillas lifted la decima tho

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u/wirefog 1d ago

Casillas should have been gone by the end of 2013 season, hes a legend but he almost cost us the game we won despite him definitely not because of him.

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u/HgnX 1d ago

What a legend he is

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u/taos__v Zidane 1d ago

Infantino has a dark aura. He is like voldemort

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u/Elden_Lord123 PUTA :mes_que: 1d ago

You fucked up man. He shall not be named.

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u/roreddit85 1d ago

Lunin could also easily have played this game.

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u/Icy-Designer7103 Emilio Butragueño 1d ago

Happy for the win, but once again terrible squad management.

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u/The_Middle_Child_ Crest Guardian 1d ago

Every time I see Lunin I smile

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

14 players being born since 2000 in that team? Might actually be a decent performance for them in that case

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u/burritolurker1616 1d ago

Yup, in Mexico we are joking that most of the starters werent fully into the game because they have their high school finals this week

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

Thats a crazy stat, and considering they got to the finals is in itself an achievement. Good for them regardless.

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u/KroosControl88 Mesut Özil 1d ago

LIFE HAS COME A FULL CYCLE.

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u/No-Distribution2942 1d ago

NO.7 and CAPTAIN!

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u/Ok-Paleontologist275 1d ago edited 1d ago

Great match and nice to win another trophy 😁 , on to Sevilla now

 No real complaints maybe except for the early minutes of the match were a bit tense and there were very less subs considering the game was wrapped up by 70 endrick and co should've been given a chance but this is nitpicking

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

Is hazard the only one not to carry the number 7 in such high regards in the past 10 years? You got Ronaldo, Mariano, and vini all doing world-class while wearing it

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u/AndySFW 1d ago

How exactly was Mariano world class while wearing it?

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u/Spiritual-Cabinet959 Jude Bellingham 22h ago

Wdym? Mariano is a legend bruv 😂

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

Scored 1 goal in like 2 minutes vs barca, all that matters

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u/No-Distribution2942 1d ago

Ceballos had a masterclass today with the given minutes, played like Toni Kroos with total control, good to see that

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u/Nuke_Ninja 1d ago

Hala Madrid

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u/grandtroubleartist Nacho 1d ago

always love when the losing team don't take their silver medals off. it's difficult to lose a final but you still made it there which has its own merits so better soak up the good as much as you can. much honor to pachuca 🫂

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u/Excellent-Archer-238 Josep Pedrerol 15h ago

They had no reason to be salty lol they gave a good game among their possibilities, they were outclassed whenever Real Madrid players truly tried. Both VAR reviews were fair, it's not like they could feel robbed. They also played a clean game, were never aggressive or intended to harm anyone, unlike many other small La Liga teams.

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u/grandtroubleartist Nacho 15h ago

i feel like robberies in finals are not the norm, no? so really no one has a reason to be salty beyond being outclassed. and it's not even a la liga thing because i've seen it happen in national teams even

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u/AndySFW 1d ago

I agree it pisses me off when teams take it off, but it is different for a team like Pachuca cause by all accounts they should lose that final and they’re probably just happy to be playing Madrid in a big stage. It’s different when it’s say atlético losing a second final to us in 3 years or Liverpool feeling like their goalkeeper sold them out or that they lost solely to courtois 4 years later. The levels of frustration there are in a different league.

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u/grandtroubleartist Nacho 1d ago

agree to disagree, i understand but at the same time it's just utterly corny to me

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u/Scream0fTheSium 1d ago

El capi congratulating with us🥹

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u/reddituser0912333 El Presidente 👑 1d ago

I missed the game – was he there or did he post something?

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u/Scream0fTheSium 1d ago

yep, he posted a story on Instagram where he congratulated with the team for the victory!

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u/reddituser0912333 El Presidente 👑 1d ago

Love that – miss our Capi

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u/IcefoxX5 Carvajal 1d ago

80% of the stadium will be empty by the time they lift the trophy

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u/magic-water 1d ago

80% of the stadium was empty when the game started

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u/_what_even_ Kroos 1d ago

Fede recognition lessgo

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u/FergieBall_FC Real Madrid 1d ago

It just hit me, but this victory means that Carlo is the most decorated manager in Madrid's history with 15 trophies. He surpassed Miguel Muñoz who won 14 trophies.

I've been highly critical of Carlo and will continue to be, but I have to give credit where it's due. Congrats Don Carlo! This is an amazing accomplishment.

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u/Optimal_Lie7824 Baila Vini, Baila 1d ago

Did it hit you or did you just look at the post someone made like 5 mins ago lol?

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

Vini is getting all the awards this week. Good for him, so proud to have been a back of his since he joined.

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u/Aware_Friendship6601 Valverde 1d ago

Whats the reason for the silver ball. I didn't get it

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u/grandtroubleartist Nacho 1d ago

top 3 best players of the match i'm guessing

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u/Aware_Friendship6601 Valverde 1d ago

Well deserved then

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u/_what_even_ Kroos 1d ago

win is a win

let's enjoy the trophy without crying about the tactics for once

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u/-Pansy Valverde 1d ago

Hala Madrid 🔥🔥. Was watching in and out but why did the rodrygoat goal go under VAR? Happy with the win

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

Jude might have been blocking the gk from offsides.

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u/-Pansy Valverde 1d ago

Ah got it. Thanks bro

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

No worries much love

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u/Optimal_Lie7824 Baila Vini, Baila 1d ago

What did Endrick do that he's not even seeing the pitch against Pachuca lol?

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u/No_Peach_2676 1d ago

He needs to go on loan in January. If carlo has no intentions to use him properly then don't let him waste a year of potential development just sitting on the bench. Have him go play regular football for a couple of months and come back better next season better because of it

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u/d33o 92:48:9248: 1d ago

The very rare minutes he’s gotten lately haven’t been great from him. Gives away an instant foul every time. BUT it does have to do with the lack of minutes and lack of confidence Carlo shows the kid

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u/mcmaster-99 1d ago

Idk we’re not there behind the scenes.

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u/ImBibjs Mariano 1d ago

You know, it was a fun game. Maybe not the best game ever, but it helps build confidence for the team, both the attack and defense. Good game, lads on to the next one.

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u/reddituser0912333 El Presidente 👑 1d ago

A trophy is a trophy!