Ever since Xabi Alonso was unveiled as Real Madrid’s new head coach, speculation has swirled around the club’s plans to sign a new number 9, specifically, a backup striker who can come off the

Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and Tyrique George scored the goals, while Espérance's fans offered another vibrant display. Madrid, soccer's most popular club team, plays here next on Thursday.

Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler scored first-half goals and short-handed Real Madrid bounced back from a disappointing performance in its Club World Cup opener to beat Pachuca 3-1 in front of 70,248 spectators at Bank of America Stadium.