Mbappe a doubt but Real Madrid clear favorites for Intercontinental Cup final

MADRID, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid arrived in Doha just after midnight local time on Tuesday to prepare for Wednesday's Intercontinental Cup final.

Carlo Ancelotti's men will kick off as clear favorites in the Lusail Stadium against Mexican side Pachuca, who had to battle through a quarterfinal against Brazil's Botafogo, before beating Al Ahly of Egypt 6-5 on penalties in Saturday's semifinal after 120 minu