Today's live stream of Real Madrid vs Pachuca will be the first final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

In what has been an inconsistent season for Real Madrid, Los Blancos are unmatched when it comes to major finals, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup has reverted back to the name it last used in 2004 with the expansion of the Club World Cup to be held next summer. The Intercontinental Cup has reverted back to the name of the tournament last used in 2004 with the expansion of the Club World Cup to be held next summer. Madrid drew 3-3 with Rayo Vallecano over the weekend, and despite the return of Vinicius Jr. from injury up front, their defense remained weak.

Pachuca, on the other hand, have already reached the second round of the tournament, having eliminated Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo and AFC Champions League champion Al Ahli in succession. Despite their domestic struggles this season, winning just three of their 17 league games, the Mexican CONCACAF Champions Cup champions will be relying on Salomon Rondon's goals to torment their formidable opponents. [See below for where to watch Real Madrid vs. Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Chwamenyi, Rudiger, Garcia; Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham; Vinicius Jr, Mbappe, Rodrigo

Pachuca XI: Moreno, Rodriguez, Cabral, Micorta, Gonzalez, Montiel, Pedraza, González, Bautista, Idrissi, London

You are currently away from home and blocked from watching games with your regular subscription. You can still watch a live stream of Real Madrid vs Pachuca of your choice thanks to the wonders of VPN (Virtual Private Network).

This software is perfect for viewers on vacation or away on business, as it makes it seem like your device is back in your country, no matter where you are in the world. Our favorite is NordVPN, and you can see why in our NordVPN review.

Using the VPN is incredibly easy, just follow these steps.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. Like we said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app. For example, if you are out of the U.S. and want to see your usual U.S. service, select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to the following service that airs soccer and watch Real Madrid vs. Pachuca as usual.

American viewers can watch a live stream of Real Madrid vs. Pachuca on the beIN Sports channel.

For cord cutters, the best bet is Fubo. the Pro Plan costs $79.99/month, but gives sports fans access to over 150 channels, including USA Network and beIN Sports, and more. beIN Sports is also on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.

If you are outside the U.S. and have one of these subscriptions, you can watch the Real Madrid vs. Pachuca live stream by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

For soccer fans in the UK, DAZN has exclusive rights to air the Real Madrid vs. Pachuca match on December 18.

Even better, one month's access to the streaming service costs just £14.99 per month for a 12-month subscription, all part of the regular DAZN deal. Even greater savings can be made by purchasing an annual subscription for just £119.99.

If you are traveling away from the UK and want to watch Real Madrid vs. Pachuca online, you will need to get a VPN such as NordVPN to access your home subscription.

Canadians can watch Real Madrid live streams via beIN Sports or the streaming service Fubo.

In addition to the Intercontinental Cup, Fubo's Sports Monthly plan offers access to all Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Coppa Italia matches, plus 70 channels including beIN Sports and MLB Network. The cost is $29.99 per month.

If you are willing to pay a larger amount at one time, the Sports Quarterly plan is $79.97 CAD, and you pay $26.66 CAD per month. However, for the best value, we recommend the Sports Annual plan for $279.99 CAD ($23.33 CAD per month). The Quarterly and Annual plans also allow you to watch the Premier League in 4K.

Canadians traveling abroad who want to access their usual services can use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to make their streaming device think they are in Canada.

If you want to watch Real Madrid vs. Pachuca live stream Down Under, you will need access to beIN Sports. This can be added to most TV packages, or you can sign up for beIN as a separate subscription for $14.99 per month or $149 per year after a one-week trial.

In addition to the Intercontinental Cup, beIN Sports has broadcast rights to other soccer and sports, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship soccer, rugby and tennis.

Now not available in Australia, simply use NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were at home while traveling.

Real Madrid vs Pachuca live stream will be shown on beIN Sports - the exclusive rights holder to Intercontinental Cup soccer in New Zealand.

Sky subscribers can add beIN to their existing TV package. Or, after a one-week trial, they can take advantage of the stand-alone plan for $14.99/month or $149.99/year.

Kickoff for this match is Thursday morning at 6:00 am.

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