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By AFP
NORTH CAROLINA: Real Madrid secured their first victory in the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Mexico’s Pachuca 3-1 in a match held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of the second round of Group H.
Real Madrid faced a numerical disadvantage from the seventh minute after Raul Asensio was sent off. However, they managed to end the first half with a 2-0 lead.
The Spanish team raised their tally to 4 points, topping the group standings, while their Mexican counterparts remained at the bottom with zero points.
