Likely Line-up of Real Madrid - Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup and where to watch it on TV

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In relation to the possible Real Madrid line-up, Carlo Ancelotti maintains a big doubt: the physical condition of Kylian Mbappé. The French forward suffered an injury last week that left him out in LaLiga's matchday 17. Mbappé has started training and has traveled to Qatar, but his presence in the starting eleven is not guaranteed.

Despite the doubt about the French forward, a very competitive line-up is expected, with the aim of adding a new title to the club's honours list. Thibaut Courtois will be in goal. In defense, Lucas Vázquez and Fran García are likely to occupy the full-back positions, although Ancelotti has tested Asensio as a right-back. In the center of the defense, the pair will be Rüdiger and Tchouameni.

The midfield will depend on the scheme chosen by the Italian coach, conditioned by the presence or absence of Mbappé. If the Frenchman does not play, Real Madrid would opt for a system with four midfielders. Fede Valverde, Camavinga, and Jude Bellingham are certain, while the last spot is contested by Ceballos and Luka Modric, with a slight advantage for the Spaniard.

Up front, everything indicates that Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo will form the attacking pair.

Likely Line-up of Real Madrid (4-4-2)

Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Rüdiger, Tchouameni, Fran García; Valverde, Camavinga, Ceballos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius.

Where to watch Real Madrid - Pachuca on TV

The final of the Intercontinental Cup between Real Madrid and Pachuca will take place this Wednesday, December 18 at 18:00 hours (Spanish time) at the Lusail Stadium in Doha (Qatar), the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final.

The match can be followed on Telecinco and other channels set up for the broadcast.

You can also follow the live match on our website, with the most important plays and Sofascore player ratings.