Welcome to today's MARCA in English live blog as Real Madrid return to action at the 2025 Club World Cup to take on Mexican side Pachuca in a crucial Group H showdown at Hard Rock Stadium.

After being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Al-Hilal in their opening match, Los Blancos know that anything less than a win here could place their knockout hopes in serious jeopardy.

Xabi Alonso's men currently sit second in the group and cannot secure qualification with a win this evening, but victory would leave them well-positioned ahead of their final group game against Salzburg.

Once again, they'll be without Kylian Mbappe, who is recovering after a hospital stay, while new faces like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen are expected to retain their starting places.

Pachuca, meanwhile, come into the match bottom of the group after a 2-1 defeat to Salzburg. A loss tonight would see them eliminated from the tournament, making this a must-win clash for Jaime Lozano's side, who are looking to avoid another defeat to Madrid after a 3-0 loss in the 2024 Intercontinental Cup final.

Kickoff is fast approaching, and we'll have all the build-up, team news, and live match updates right here.

Real Madrid vs Pachuca live: Latest text updates

What time does Real Madrid vs Pachuca start?

Real Madrid vs Pachuca kicks off at 21:00 CEST, making it a 15:00 EDT / 12:00 PDT start in the USA.

Where to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca?

Real Madrid vs Pachuca will be streamed on DAZN, TUDN, truTV and on TNT.