Paris Saint-Germain delivered a stunning performance to dismantle Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Wednesday. Luis Enrique’s side dominated from the first whistle, with Fabian Ruiz netting twice in a clinical first-half display. Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a defensive error by Antonio Rudiger to double PSG’s lead, before Gonçalo Ramos sealed the rout in the second half. Real Madrid struggled in the humid conditions and were unable to cope with PSG’s relentless press and quick transitions.
The Spanish giants, managed by Xabi Alonso, were missing key players including Dean Huijsen due to suspension, and failed to mount a response as PSG surged to their first-ever Club World Cup final. The French champions will now face Chelsea in Sunday’s final, aiming to crown a remarkable season that has already seen them secure a domestic treble.
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Real Madrid struggled to contain PSG’s intense pressing and counter-attacks from the outset .
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A three-minute cooling break due to oppressive heat and humidity was enforced in the first half Yahoo Sports.
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Missed defensive assignments (e.g., Rudiger error) and the absence of suspended players like Dean Huijsen for Madrid and Lucas Hernandez & Willian Pacho for PSG played a role Wikipedia+15Talksport+15NDTV Sports+15.
Highlight
Fabian Ruiz: Key protagonist with a brace that set the tone for PSG’s first-half surge NDTV Sports.
Ousmane Dembélé: Took advantage of Madrid’s errors—early opener showed his sharpness .
Gonçalo Ramos: Finished off a dominant team display with the fourth goal.Â
PSG advances to face Chelsea in the Club World Cup final this Sunday Talksport+15Real Madrid+15NDTV Sports+15.
Real Madrid exits at the semifinal stage, ending hopes of a world title this year.
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