Real Madrid claimed their first victory under Xabi Alonso with a dramatic 3–1 win over Mexican side Pachuca at the FIFA Club World Cup, despite being reduced to ten men after just seven minutes
Xabi Alonso hailed the performance of Thibaut Courtois after the Belgian goalkeeper made 10 saves to help 10-man Real Madrid secure a 3–1 win over Pachuca at the FIFA Club World Cup