Real Madrid extends the gap with al Ahly after wins Intercontinental

Real Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the final of the Intercontinental Cup, adding its fourth title in this competition to its global trophy collection.

With this victory, Real Madrid increased its total of continental and global titles to 32, strengthening its historical lead and widening the gap with Egypt’s Al Ahly, which holds second place with 27 titles.

Al Ahly: The African Giant in Second Place Globally

Despite Real Madrid’s latest triumph and the widening gap, the Egyptian team remains a symbol of excellence in African and global football.

Al Ahly has achieved 27 continental and global titles, securing its place in second position globally after Real Madrid.

Al Ahly’s trophy record includes 12 CAF Champions League titles, 8 CAF Super Cups, 4 African Cup Winners’ Cups, and one title each in the CAF Confederation Cup, Afro-Asian Club Championship, and the Three Continents Cup.

Real Madrid Strengthens Its Global Dominance

With its latest triumph, Real Madrid extended its lead over its closest European rival, Barcelona, to a full 12 titles, with the Catalan club holding 20 titles.

The Spanish giants have accumulated 32 continental and global titles over an extraordinary journey, including 15 UEFA Champions League titles, 6 UEFA Super Cups, 5 FIFA Club World Cup titles, 4 Intercontinental Cups, and 2 UEFA Europa League titles.

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Can Al Ahly Close the Gap?

Despite the current gap, Al Ahly remains a strong contender capable of narrowing the distance with Real Madrid.

Throughout its history, Al Ahly has proven to be more than just an African club, consistently competing on the global stage.

Al Ahly has won the CAF Champions League in the last two editions, alongside securing 4 titles in the last 5 tournaments, and reaching the final in all five recent editions.

Al Ahly continues to be the only African club that competes vigorously on the world stage, making it a source of pride for the African continent.

Daniel George

An Egyptian journalist, a member of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate and the Sports Critics Association, I have been working in the sports field for over 15 years, with a keen interest in African football and sports statistics