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Real Madrid wins Intercontinental Cup, Ancelotti and Modric break club’s title records

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: December 19, 2024
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    Key Takeaways:

  • Real Madrid won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup title by defeating Pachuca 3-0 in Qatar
  • Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Júnior scored the goals for Real Madrid, with Vinícius Júnior sealing the win with a penalty in the 84th minute
  • This victory marks Real Madrid’s 35th international title, with 15 of those being Champions League titles
  • Carlo Ancelotti has secured his 15th trophy as Real Madrid manager, surpassing Miguel Muñoz’s record of 14 trophies
  • Luka Modrić has become the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, surpassing Dani Carvajal, Marcelo, and Karim Benzema

Real Madrid have ended the year on a high note, comfortably securing the FIFA Intercontinental Cup title with a 3-0 win over Mexico’s Pachuca in Qatar. The Spanish giants dominated the match, with Kylian Mbappé opening the scoring in the 37th minute. Rodrygo added a second goal in the 53rd minute, before Vinícius Júnior sealed the win with a penalty in the 84th minute.

The victory caps off an incredible calendar year for Carlo Ancelotti’s team, who have now claimed five trophies in 2024, including La Liga, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup. The Intercontinental Cup title marks Real Madrid’s 35th international title, with 15 of those being in the Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti has also made history, securing his 15th trophy as Real Madrid manager and surpassing Miguel Muñoz’s record of 14 trophies. Muñoz, who managed the team between 1960 and 1974, is a legendary figure in Real Madrid’s history, and Ancelotti’s achievement is a testament to his own success and longevity at the club. Luka Modrić has also become the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s 122-year history, surpassing Dani Carvajal, Marcelo, and Karim Benzema.

Real Madrid will face Sevilla on Sunday in their final match of the year, before taking a short break. The players will have only 7 days of rest before returning to training on December 30, as they prepare for another busy year of football.

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