The Parisian Saint-Germain (PSG) camp was surrounded by about 95 percent of Real Madrid fans in New Jersey. It didn’t take the European champions long to quell the excitement of Los Blancos, who were playing in an almost homely mood. In just 9 minutes of the game, Xabi Alonso’s Real duo, forgetting their defenders, crashed. They couldn’t get out of that daze. In the end, PSG reached the Club World Cup final by crushing Real 4-0.
Coach Alonso started his journey with Real Madrid with the FIFA Club World Cup. The team, which had a title-less season in domestic and European competitions, was already disorganized, and on top of that, they could not fully adapt to the different formations under the new coach. But no one thought that the five-time Club World Cup champions would not be ignored. The flying PSG showed them the reality! Fabian Ruiz scored twice for the French giants, while Ousmane Dembele and Gonzalo Ramos scored one goal each.
Real Madrid played without the new hope of the defense, Dean Huijsen, in the semi-finals due to card-related reasons. But another big signing, Trent Alexander-Arnold, was ruled out due to injury just before the match. As a result, the shock of losing two in defense fell on Real’s performance quite well. Thibaut Courtois made two excellent saves in the first four minutes, but mistakes by defenders soon gave PSG the momentum. PSG had 69 percent possession throughout the match and took 17 shots, of which 7 were on target. In contrast, Real could only put 2 of 11 shots on target.
The Real-PSG semi-final started 10 minutes late due to traffic congestion. Nevertheless, the MetLife Stadium was filled with excitement from Real fans wearing white jerseys. Despite playing in an unfavorable atmosphere, Ruiz-Dembele-Kavaratskheliya-Hakimi took care of it a little. PSG took the first lead in the match in the 6th minute. Real’s centerback Raul Asensio lost control of the ball near the penalty spot while clearing it to Dembele. Courtois tackled him hard, but Dembele found Ruiz. The Spanish midfielder made no mistake in putting the ball into the net.
Three minutes later, Antonio Rudiger also became the villain of Real. He could not pass the ball to his teammate properly. Due to his weakness, Dembele ran from behind and doubled the lead with a cross-field shot. The third goal came in the 24th minute. Ruiz broke through Real’s defense with great speed and received a wonderful pass from Achraf Hakimi. Then, he coolly put the ball into the net, goalkeeper Courtois could not reach it. Real was very close throughout the first half. They could not control the ball properly, possession was only 20 percent.
Real conceded a goal a couple of minutes after the break before realizing anything. But Desiree Duerre’s goal was ruled out for offside. Leading 3-0, PSG then took Dembele-Kavaratskheliya before the 60th minute. Still, Real could not do anything effective. Luka Modric entered the field for the last time and Dani Carvajal for the first time since last October. Still, PSG put the final nail in Real’s coffin in the 88th minute. Substitute Gonzalo Ramos scored the team’s fourth goal with a powerful shot inside the D-box. Then he remembered his compatriot Portuguese forward Diego Jota in the celebration.
Luis Enrique’s PSG, who won the Champions League for the first time a month ago, reached the Club World Cup final for the first time. This time, the history of winning another major trophy is looming before this Spanish coach. He previously won the Club World Cup as coach of Barcelona in 2016. PSG will face one-time champions Chelsea in the final of the ongoing tournament. They will face each other in the title-deciding match next Sunday.
FAQ
What was the final score between PSG and Real Madrid?
The exact score hasn’t been mentioned in the title, but PSG won convincingly in the semi-final to advance to the Club World Cup final.
When and where was the semi-final played?
The semi-final took place during the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held in the United States. The exact date and venue depend on the official tournament schedule.
Who were the standout players for PSG in the match?
Key players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, or Vitinha may have played major roles. The official match report would confirm the top performers.
Was this considered an upset victory over Real Madrid?
Yes, many viewed Real Madrid as favorites due to their strong history in international club competitions, so PSG’s dominant win came as a surprise to some.
