Mexican side Pachuca won the FIFA Challenger Cup match on penalties in Qatar on Saturday by edging Egyptian side Al Ahly 6-5 after a dour goalless draw following extra time and will face Real Madrid in next week's Intercontinental Cup final.

With Real Madrid set to compete for their second trophy of the season next week in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final, they have finally learned their opponents for the main event in Qatar and it

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism that Kylian Mbappé will recover in time to participate in the Intercontinental Cup final next week in Qatar.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti discussed plans for his forward Kylian Mbappe and the Intercontinental Cup final next week, ahead of meeting Rayo Vallecano.

Kylian Mbappé will miss one Spanish league game with a leg injury but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes his striker will recover from in time to play the Intercontinental Cup final next week.

Having won the UEFA Super Cup already this season, Real Madrid will be contesting for their second trophy of the campaign next week when they participate in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final in

Mexican side Pachuca stunned Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo 3-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Intercontinental Cup semi-finals thanks to second-half goals from Oussama Idrissi, Nelson Deossa and Salomon Rondon.