Real Madrid – Pachuca

How many goals will Real Madrid players send against a weaker opponent?

Real Madrid arrived at the World Club Championships in the United States in the traditional role of favourites. Before the opening round, the royal club was even higher than PSG, who easily won the European Champions League three weeks ago. However, the team's start in the EHF and, at the same time, the first game on the coaching bridge of "cream" Xabi Alonso made doubt both in the intentions of the team to win the tournament, and in its functional readiness. Despite the fact that the Spanish vice-champion was the first to score against Al-Hilal, the Saudi Arabian team performed better than their formidable opponent for most of the game. Having equalised from a penalty at the end of the first half, Al-Hilal did not concede or score again in this encounter - 1:1. Pachuca played their first BSC match even worse. The Mexicans faced the youngest team of the tournament and expectedly the weakest team of the twelve European teams. The first goal from the Austrians flew into the gates of Pachuca a few minutes before the break. Having got back in the second half, the Mexicans conceded again and were unable to find any arguments in return - 1:2. Bookmakers have identified the nominal hosts of the field as the favourites for the upcoming meeting, offering odds of 1.33 on their victory. Real Madrid in the upcoming duel will focus on a winning outcome. However, at least two factors before the meeting with Pachuca should confuse the fans of the royal club. Firstly, the "creamy" did not demonstrate a meaningful game in the meeting with Al-Hilal. At the very least, Xabi Alonso used the first match in the group as an element of preparation for next season. Secondly, after losing in the first round, Pachuca are highly likely to lose their chances of making the playoffs if they lose to Madrid. A cornered beast is certainly doubly dangerous. Pachuca itself is a young squad that certainly didn't fly to the United States as tourists. Last year, the Mexicans won the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Despite not having the best results in the national championship, Pachuca is ready to create a sensation if underestimated. We bet that at least three goals will be scored in this match.