Overview

• Raúl Asencio’s seventh-minute red card forced Real Madrid to play nearly the entire match with ten men against Pachuca
• Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Arda Güler doubled the lead just before halftime
• Federico Valverde added a third goal in the 70th minute, and Pachuca’s lone response came from a deflected Elias Montiel shot
• Thibaut Courtois produced several crucial saves under sweltering 35°C conditions to keep Madrid in control
• The win gives Real Madrid four points and a provisional top spot in Group H while Pachuca remains on the brink of elimination