Real Madrid Wins Intercontinental Cup 3-0

Real Madrid secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final at Lusail Stadium, with Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr on the scoresheet. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute, tapping in after an assist from Vinicius, who had just been named Best FIFA Men's Player. Rodrygo doubled the lead shortly after halftime with a curling shot from the edge of the box, while Vinicius capped off the win by converting a penalty in the 83rd minute. This victory marked Carlo Ancelotti's 15th title with Real Madrid, making him the club's most decorated coach. The match was part of the newly formatted Intercontinental Cup, which includes winners from five continental competitions. Real Madrid's dominance was evident as they controlled the game despite some early threats from Pachuca.