Pachuca beat Al Ahly on penalties to set up Real Madrid final
December 16 – Mexico’s Pachuca will play Real Madrid in the final of the Intercontinental Cup after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.
In the previous round, the Concacaf champions had eliminated Botafogo of Brazil 3-0, but they were never able to impose themselves against the African champions. After a stalemate and extra time, the Mexicans missed their first two penalties but ultimately came good to clinch the penalty shootout 6-5 and a ticket for the final.
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