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Ten-Man Real Madrid Overpower Pachuca 3-1 at Club World Cup

Jude Bellingham’s first-half strike underlines Madrid’s resilience with ten men by securing their place in the tournament’s knockout phase.

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Overview

  • Raul Asencio was sent off in the seventh minute after hauling down Salomón Rondón, forcing Real Madrid to play over 80 minutes with ten men
  • Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a left-footed finish after a pass from Fran García
  • Arda Guler extended the lead in the 43rd minute by slotting home from the center of the box off Gonzalo García’s assist
  • Federico Valverde sealed the victory in the second half with a sliding right-footed shot set up by substitute Brahim Díaz
  • Thibaut Courtois made ten saves—including two point-blank stops early on—to keep Madrid in control despite Elias Montiel’s late consolation goal