After defeating Al-Ahly, Pachuca aim to become the second Mexican team to defeat a Real Madrid that awaited its opponent for the Intercontinental Cup Final.

The final match of the Intercontinental Cup will take place on December 18 at 12:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM MT, and 8:00 AM PT, airing live on beIN SPORTS.

Necaxa and Pumas: Memorable Mexican Victories Against Real Madrid

Necaxa’s Heroics at the 2000 Club World Cup

The only official victory of a Mexican club over a European champion at a Club World Cup dates back to the year 2000. In a historic encounter, Necaxa faced Real Madrid, and after a draw in regular time, the Rayos secured an unforgettable win in penalties. This feat became an iconic moment for Mexican soccer and the Aguascalientes team.

Pumas’ Triumph at the Santiago Bernabéu

Another milestone in Mexican club history came in 2004 when Pumas achieved a shocking victory over Real Madrid on their home turf. Following their Liga MX championship win, the university team was invited to the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy (an annual friendly match hosted by the Spanish club). Pumas claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Israel Castro. Facing stars like Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham, Pumas demonstrated their greatness and carved a golden chapter in their history.

Tuzos Aim to Even the Record

In the Intercontinental Cup Final, Pachuca will look to level the record against Real Madrid, which currently stands at two wins and one loss for Mexican Liga MX clubs. The Tuzos are also on the brink of becoming the first Mexican club to claim this prestigious title.