Real Madrid are set to face Mexican side Pachuca in their second FIFA Club World Cup group stage game at the Bank of America Stadium on June 22. In their opening game, the Merengues were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Saudi giant Al-Hilal.
Xabi Alonso and his players will to bounce back from the disappointing result and secure a crucial win against Pachuca. For this game, Los Blancos will have to do without Kylian Mbappé once again as the French superstar is recovering from an acute case of gastroenteritis.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) June 22, 2025
For his second game in charge of the team, Xabi Alonso made only one change in his starting lineup with Arda Guler starting in midfield while Rodrygo starts on the bench.
Real Madrid Starting XI vs Pachuca:
1. Courtois
12. Trent
35. Asencio
24. Huijsen
20. Fran Garcia
14. Tchouaméni
15. Arda Guler
5. Bellingham
8. Valverde
7. Vini Jr.
30. Gonzalo
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