Pachuca pulled off a second stunning upset in the Intercontinental Cup, defeating Al-Ahly in a thrilling penalty shootout to secure their place in the final. They now face Real Madrid, aiming to become the second Mexican team to beat the European powerhouse.

The Intercontinental Cup Final

The decisive match will take place on December 18 at 12:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM MT, and 8:00 AM PT. Watch it live on beIN SPORTS.

Mexican Clubs vs. Real Madrid

Necaxa: The Unforgettable Upset

In the 2000 Club World Cup, Necaxa etched their name in history by holding Manchester United to a draw and defeating Real Madrid in the third-place match. After a 1-1 draw in regulation, Necaxa triumphed on penalties, led by the legendary Alex Aguinaga.

Cruz Azul and the 2014 Mundialito

In 2014, Cruz Azul faced Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semifinals after winning the Concachampions. The Spanish giants dominated 4-0, with goals from Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, and Isco. Cruz Azul later lost the third-place match to Auckland City.

América’s Battle in 2016

América squared off against Real Madrid in the 2016 Club World Cup semifinals. Despite a tighter 2-0 scoreline, goals from Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed a comfortable victory for Madrid.

Pachuca Aims to Even the Record

In the Intercontinental Cup Final, Pachuca will look to level the record between Real Madrid and Liga MX teams, which currently stands at two wins for the Spaniards and one for the Mexicans. The Tuzos are also chasing history as the first Mexican team to win this prestigious tournament.