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Published : Dec 19, 2024 00:20 IST , Lusail – 4 MINS READ
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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe scored in the first half and assisted in the second, helping his side lift the Intercontinental Cup in Qatar. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Kylian Mbappe buried ghosts of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final as he helped his Real Madrid beat CF Pachuca 2-0 in their Intercontinental Cup final, at the Lusail Stadium here on Wednesday.
The Frenchman scored and assisted in the three-goal victory at the same stadium where his hat-trick had gone in vain as Lionel Messi’s Argentina lifted the World Cup, two years ago.
AS IT HAPPENED: Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca – FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 Highlights
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Though Pachuca started the match on the offensive, Madrid struck with its first shot on target in the 37th minute. Vinicius Jr. got a pass from the Jude Bellingham, danced past the defence along the left and then cut back to set up Mbappe in the centre.
Mbappe turned creator for the second goal as he set up Rodrygo, who rattled the net with a right-footed curler from outside the box.
“We are very happy for another title,” Rodrygo told Spanish television channel Telecinco. “I was a bit anxious with the goal because Jude (Bellingham) was in front of the goalkeeper but he doesn’t interfere with the play, so I’m happy to help the team.
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Just when action looked to be petering in the match, Oussama Idrissi kicked Lucas Vazquez on his right knee and the referee, after a VAR check, game Madrid a penalty in the 84th minute, one that Vinicius converted to put the competition to bed.
“Vinicius is great, he is playing really well right now and we are pleased to have him with us. We have a great team and we are delighted,” Rodrygo added.
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