Kylian Mbappe wins the FIFA Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid by beating Mexican club CF Pachuca in the final on Wednesday (December 18). With the win, the Frenchman upgraded his trophy list with the Whites to 2, having already won the UEFA Super Cup in the beginning of the season.
Mbappe Wins at Same Stadium Where Messi Took WC From Him
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup final happened at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, and Mbappe doesn’t have a good memory of the venue. The 25-year-old lost the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Lionel Messi’s Argentina after a neck-and-neck contest. The photo of the heartbroken Mbappé while Messi & Co. lifted the prestigious trophy was heart-wrenching for the fans of the French footballer.
But now, as Real Madrid grabbed the FIFA Intercontinental Cup yesterday, it helped Mbappe to rewrite his history in Qatar and turn it into a sweeter one, though it cannot replace a World Cup win.
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After the triumph, Mbappe took to social media to share his happiness in finally winning a trophy by saying:
“Intercontinental Cup is back to Madrid. Second title of the season. This time I won at Lusail Stadium…”
Real Madrid vs Pachuca Ended In A 3-0 Win or the Whites
In the Intercontinental Cup, Mbappe opened the scoresheet by converting a stunning pass from the 2024 FIFA Best Player, Vinicius Junior. In the 37th minute, Brazilian star Rodrygo pulled off a spectacle by shaking the Pachuca net with a long-range shot. Vinicius Junior finished the scoresheet by scoring from the spot in the 84th minute.
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