Real Madrid vs Pachuca: Player Ratings & Key Takeaways
Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance, securing a 3–1 victory over Pachuca at the Club World Cup—despite early adversity after Raúl Asencio was sent off in the 7th minute https://trendnovaes.blogspot.com/
⭐ Top Performers
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Jude Bellingham
Scored the opener around the 35th minute and dominated the midfield, completing many key passes and controlling the tempo. His powerful presence helped seal Madrid’s comeback . -
Arda Güler
Netted an important second goal just before halftime. Stepped up in midfield, filling in for absentees like Kroos and Modrić . --
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Fede Valverde
Added the third goal early in the second half with a smart counterattack, demonstrating his versatility and stamina https://trendnovaes.blogspot.com/ --
🧱 Defensive Backbone
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Thibaut Courtois
Delivered a spectacular performance with multiple crucial saves, particularly after Madrid was reduced to ten men https://trendnovaes.blogspot.com/ - -
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Huijsen & Rüdiger
Rüdiger's return bolstered the defense, while newcomer Huijsen showed promising composure under pressure ( atOptions = { 'key' : '89dc6b7a495a3d9fc88291c23f7f51c2', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 300, 'width' : 160, 'params' : {} }; achuca-huijsen-es-central-de-epoca-n/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" title="1x1 del Real Madrid ante Pachuca: Huijsen es central de época">as.com). - -
⚡ Emerging Stars
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Gonzalo García
This homegrown talent triggered the first couple of goals with incisive play—his vision and decision-making earned praise as “the most notable breakthrough in recent years” (huffingtonpost.es).- - -
⚠️ Areas to Watch
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Raúl Asencio
His early red card put Madrid at a disadvantage. While tactical adjustments turned things around, the dismissal was a serious setback . - -
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Pachuca’s Late Strike
Elías Montiel pulled one back in the 80th minute, but it came too late to alter the match outcome (huffingtonpost.es). --
📊 Summary Table
| Role | Highlights |
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| Midfield | Bellingham, Güler & Valverde dominated possession and tempo. |
| Defense | Courtois shone; Huijsen & Rüdiger held firm despite early pressure. |
| Attack | Effective link-up play resulted in direct goals. |
| Setbacks | Asencio’s red card; late Pachuca goal only a footnote. -- |
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