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Real Madrid Intercontinental Cup: Head coach Carlo Ancelotti relished a triumphant end to a sparkling 2024 for Real Madrid as his side became FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions after beating Pachuca 3-0 in final.

"I am very happy, it is natural. We did the things we prepared, and this made the difference. Everyone played a good match; I am very happy. It was a match that in the middle of the season could have caused problems and instead we deservedly won it," said Ancelotti following the match, as quoted by FIFA.

Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr were on target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who rounded off a superb year in style with five trophies won to end the calendar year.