By Sergio Silva
Dec 15, 2024, 09:28 AM EST
The Tuzos from Pachuca continue with their firm step in the Intercontinental Cup which will be defined next Wednesday against none other than Real Madrid, a match that means a lot to the entire group according to its captain, the Venezuelan Salomón Rondón.
“As a child you dream of this, of facing great teams, playing in big stadiums, being in big squares and now we have to once again continue representing Mexico and Pachuca, so I am very happy”commented the forward of the Mexican team to the club’s press department.
Pachuca won the right to face Real Madrid on Wednesday in Qatar in the definition of the Intercontinental Cup after their exciting victory in the penalty shootout (6-5) against the Egyptian Al-Ahly after maintaining a goalless draw in regulation time and in the two overtimes.
“We still have one more final, so let’s recover and think about what’s to come”highlighted the experienced Venezuelan attacker who, as captain of Pachuca, has already lifted two trophies so far in this competition in which the Mexican team has left a very good impression.
Salomón Rondón also highlighted how difficult it was to win against the Egyptian team, which was much more complicated for Pachuca than it was in their debut in this competition in which they forcefully beat Brazilian Botafogo (3-0), recent champion. of the Copa Libertadores.
“It was a very complicated match. Nowadays football gives you many tools to inform yourself well about your rivals, they had us well studied but we obviously also studied them. In the end we achieved victory, which is what matters. “Two trophies in four days, so let’s stay excited”he assured.
Finally, the Venezuelan attacker dedicated a few words of recognition to the members of Pachuca for this good performance they are having in the Intercontinental Cup after having experienced an irregular Apertura 2024 tournament in the MX League in which they were left out of the league.
“I am very happy and proud to be part of this group of people, great human beings. A sports group that I fall short of with all the qualifiers for what we have achieved”commented the Venezuelan attacker.
The final of the Intercontinental Cup that Pachuca will play against Real Madrid on Wednesday in Qatar will be the first of two duels that the Mexican team will play against the white team in less than a year as they are rivals in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup which will be held between next June and July.
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