Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior scored a goal each as Madrid became the most successful club in the competition with four titles having won it in 1960, 1998 and 2002.
The competition is being played in a new format after FIFA expanded the Club World Cup to 32 teams for 2025. Madrid won the annual Club World Cup five times — in 2014, 2016, 2017-18 and 2022.
Madrid made it straight to the final without having to play any matches as the European champion, while Pachuca advanced by defeating South American champion Botafogo and Al Ahly of Egypt in the preliminary rounds of the tournament taking place in Qatar.
Mbappe struck in the 37th minute in Lusail Stadium, the same ground in which he netted a hat-trick in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final for France against eventual winners Argentina 3-0, with Brazilian duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior grabbing the second-half goals in the 53rd minute and 84th minute respectively.
Vincius who named the Man of The Match scored from the spot kick.
What did Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti say?
“I am very happy, it is natural. We did the things we prepared and this made the difference. Everyone played a good match, I am very happy. It was a match that in the middle of the season could have caused problems and instead we deservedly won it.”
What did Pachuca coach, Guillermo Almada say?
“We had our chances, but their efficiency was decisive. We had opportunities and couldn’t capitalise on them. Many young players gained their first international experience throughout the tournament. It was an amazing experience. Of course, we wanted to win the final, but the effort was outstanding.”
What did Vinicius Jr say?
“These two days have been incredible for me. Yesterday, I received the award for best player in the world – and today I came here and won and was named the best player of the match.”
Real Madrid have now already won two out of seven possible trophies this season, having won the Super Cup against Serie A side Atalanta in August, 2024.
