After winning the 2024 - 2025 Champions League, PSG continued to show excellent form at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. Except for the shocking defeat to Botafogo in the group stage, the French giants overwhelmingly won against all opponents, including many big names such as Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Despite missing two central defenders, Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez, due to suspension, PSG is still too strong with a squad of stars in high form such as Désiré Doué, Fabián Ruiz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid had trouble preparing for the match against PSG. Coach Alonso's team was affected by the weather, arriving in New York later than planned and had to cancel training. Not stopping there, right before the match started, Real Madrid continued to encounter traffic jams, unable to get to the stadium on time and forcing the Organizing Committee to delay the match by 10 minutes.
Real Madrid (white shirt) continuously encountered difficulties before the match against PSG - PHOTO: REUTERS
Disastrous defense, Real Madrid lost 3 shocking goals
Poor preparation for the semi-final greatly affected the mentality of Real Madrid players. The “White Vultures” played awkwardly, losing to PSG right after the opening whistle. At the end of the first half, serious mistakes in defense also caused Real Madrid to concede 3 goals.
In a seemingly out-of-the-box situation in the 3rd minute, Raul Asencio - the player chosen by coach Alonso to replace centre-back Dean Huijsen - unexpectedly let Dembele steal the ball. Although PSG's number 10 striker could not beat goalkeeper Courtois, Fabián Ruiz quickly appeared and easily kicked the ball to open the score. Not stopping there, just 3 minutes later, Real Madrid's defence continued to make a second mistake, creating conditions for Dembele to increase the score to 2-0. This time, the player who made coach Alonso dizzy, holding his head on the sidelines was centre-back Antonio Rudiger with a confusing pass.
PSG took advantage of Real Madrid's mistake, scoring 2 quick goals - PHOTO: REUTERS
PSG takes the upper hand
Leading by 2 goals early, PSG still deployed an annoying high-pressing style. The French team had 80% possession and had 12 shots - 4 times what Real Madrid had in this half. After many opportunities were denied by goalkeeper Courtois, in the 24th minute, Fabián Ruiz completed his double, helping PSG lead 3-0.
In a match where the defense did not play well, Real Madrid's attack was also completely absent. Despite the presence of top stars like Mbappe, Vinicius and even the in-form striker Gonzalo García on the field, Real Madrid could not get the ball up. During the first half, Real Madrid only had about 20% possession, had 4 shots and none of them were on target.
Coach Alonso was stunned, Mbappe also did not understand what was happening - PHOTO: REUTERS
Leading by 3 goals after the first half, PSG made many changes in the lineup, proactively slowing down the pace in the second half. However, with Vitinha's excellence in midfield, the French representative still completely controlled the game. Coach Luis Enrique's team had 5 more shots in this half, of which 4 were on target. In the 87th minute, Gonçalo Ramos gently fired a close-range shot, scoring the 4th goal for PSG.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid tried to push up their squad in the second half. Veteran star Luka Modrić was also brought in by coach Alonso to help the Royal team regain control of the game. However, Real Madrid still encountered many difficulties in attack. The "White Vultures" could not approach PSG's penalty area, forcing them to take many long-range shots or cross the ball from both wings. This lack of variation in play was easily neutralized by PSG's defense and Real Madrid was powerless to penetrate goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's net.
Real Madrid (white shirt) was powerless to penetrate PSG's net - PHOTO: REUTERS
PSG advanced to the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ with a 4-0 win over Real Madrid. Luis Enrique's team will face Chelsea, the team that defeated Fluminense 2-0 in the first semi-final.
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