Kylian Mbappe is expected to shine brightly when facing his old team - Photo: REUTERS
This is considered the "early final" of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Bookmakers offer a fairly balanced odds when PSG only concedes Real Madrid 0.25 goals for the entire match (1st half is equal). Meanwhile, the over/under of the match is 3 goals (1st half is 1.25).
Both sides overcame formidable German opponents in the quarter-finals, with PSG, coached by Luis Enrique, showing the mettle of reigning Champions League champions by beating Bayern Munich 2-0.
Remarkably, they won convincingly despite having to play with one less player after receiving two red cards. This was the third consecutive win without conceding a goal for the Paris team in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are also maintaining their unbeaten record. After a somewhat shaky draw with Al Hilal in the opening match, coach Xabi Alonso's team has won all four of its next matches.
However, their 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals exposed their weaknesses. Leading 2-0, Real let their opponents cause a breathless chase until the final minutes and could only preserve the victory thanks to a brilliant save from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 99th minute.
This shows that Real Madrid's defense is still quite fragile and vulnerable.
In terms of head-to-head record, Real Madrid is completely dominant. In the last 10 encounters, the Spanish royal team has won 6 matches, drawn 2 and lost only 2.
Fans certainly haven't forgotten the classic comeback in the 2021-2022 Champions League, where Real Madrid defeated PSG 3-1 to advance.
Besides, Real Madrid is also the true "king" of the FIFA Club World Cup with a record of 5 titles. Tradition and bravery in top matches are the "specialties" that coach Xabi Alonso's team has in abundance to face PSG.
Both teams are without their full squad for this big clash. PSG will be without William Pacho and Lucas Hernandez due to suspension.
PSG will hardly be able to "win" after the semi-final match with Real Madrid - Photo: REUTERS
Real Madrid are also without centre-back Dean Huijsen after being sent off against Dortmund. With Eder Militao not fully fit, youngster Raul Asencio will be given the chance to partner Antonio Rudiger.
The most notable highlight in attack is the return of Kylian Mbappe to the starting lineup. After an impressive return from the bench against Dortmund, the French striker will certainly be the biggest threat to his former team's defense.
PSG are in good form, but the losses in defense are very worrying. On the contrary, Real Madrid, although still having many problems, possesses the character and "genes" of a champion.
The match promises to be an exciting score chase. However, with extensive experience and especially the brilliance of Kylian Mbappe against his old team, Real Madrid is predicted to shatter PSG's "quadruple" dream.
Expected lineup:
PSG : Donnarumma; Hakimi, Vitinha, Marquinhos, Mendes; Ruiz, Neves, Lee Kang In; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue.
Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Vinicius Jr, Mbappe, Gonzalo Garcia.
Prediction: PSG 2-3 Real Madrid (in 90 minutes).
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/du-doan-ti-so-mbappe-ghi-ban-psg-guc-nga-truoc-nha-vua-real-madrid-20250708095431303.htm
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