And Lusail, the spectacular Doha stadium where the Qatar World Cup final was playedthe silence was deathly in the final of the Intercontinental. The only sound was the precious ‘tac’ of the ball being hit and the shouts of the players. Zero atmosphere in a final that is clearly poorly planned. As evident as it is that in a Club World Cup year this tournament doesn’t look like much, it is that the chosen scenario is not ideal either. Set to recover the old Intercontinental, Why not dispute it back and forth? At least there would be an atmosphere in the stadiums. Or, why not play it as a single match at the home of the American champion? Any option is better than what we just saw in Doha, a final with less tension and less atmosphere than a training session in Valdebebas.
And having said that and without trying to detract from the champion, the Intercontinental was won by Real Madrid, who also did not celebrate it under excessive euphoria. The title serves to increase the record, continue competing for the record of seven titles and avoid an unexpected crisis. But now. There was no need to fence Cibeles, nor will the players return singing on the plane.
Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vinicius scored the goals of Real Madrid’s victory.
Mbappé continues adding
To the fool, Mbappé already has 13 goals with the Real Madrid shirt and he has scored two goals in the two finals he has played in white. His football is still far from what is expected of him, but the figures are not all bad if we take into account that the season still has seven months left. With this progression and almost without realizing it, you will reach your thirties. AND if Mbappé becomes Mbapp againHe will reach 50. A huge footballer whether he is good or bad.
Real Madrid took the lead with Mbappé’s goal in the final against Pachuca.
Ancelotti is already number 1
Carlo Ancelotti became the most successful coach in history in Qatar of Real Madrid. The Italian added his 15th title and is already the sole leader after having left behind Miguel Muñoz, who won 14 titles. Of Carletto’s 15, six have been won in Spain and nine are international: three Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, two King’s Cups, two Leagues, two Spanish Super Cups and one Intercontinental.
Rodrygo did the best
The best play of the game was drawn by Rodrygo and the VAR almost destroyed it. He received a pass from Mbappé on the front line and got rid of two rivals before putting the ball into the top corner, from his preferred profile. A great goal that was almost annulled because the VAR interpreted that Bellingham, being offside, could interfere with the play. The referee was right considering that not even three goalkeepers could reach that ball. It was a great goal.
The best photo of the final
Luka Modric He won his second title as captain of Real Madrid, an image more than deserved for the Croatian, a legend who has already accumulated 28 titles in white. If Ancelotti is the coach with the most titles in history, Luka is the most decorated player, although above the results are his football and his exemplary behavior during the 12 years he has been at Madrid. An exemplary captain who deserves to enjoy the privilege of lifting the titles that Madrid wins.
The first phase of the World Cup is going to be tough
Seeing the level of Pachucathe first phase of the Club World Cup is going to be tough. Madrid will face the same Mexican rival now Al Hilal and Red Bull Salzburg. It will be another thing when the matches arrive and the Europeans and the South Americans begin to meet, but the first duels are not going to be very exciting.
