The mighty Real Madrid looks for a much better result in FIFA Club World Cup action when they take on Pachuca on Sunday afternoon.

The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid has its first win as Los Blancos sealed a 3-1 FIFA Club World Cup victory over Pachuca.The La Liga giants struggled for fluidity in their opening game of the

Despite being a man down early in the game, Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-1 to give Xabi Alonso his first win in charge of the La Liga side.

When the 24-year-old Brazilian started Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal on Wednesday — and assisted Madrid’s only goal in that 1-1 draw — it was his first appearance since being replaced at half-time of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26.

Real Madrid sealed their first victory under Xabi Alonso on Sunday evening, beating Pachuca 3-1 despite being down to 10 men for much of the match. While Thibaut Courtois was busy in the Madrid goal,