PSG Run Riot Against Real Madrid in Club World Cup Showdown
Paris Saint-Germain put on an absolute masterclass at MetLife Stadium, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in a semi-final clash that felt more like a statement than just a match.
From the first whistle, PSG meant business. Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembélé lit up the pitch with a flurry of goals—three of them landing in just under 25 minutes. By the time the dust settled, the reigning European champs had left Madrid dazed and on the ropes, setting up a heavyweight final against Chelsea this coming Sunday.
It all kicked off in the sixth minute when a rebound fell perfectly to Fabian, who coolly tucked it in after Courtois had gone to ground. Moments later, Dembélé pounced on a defensive mix-up by Antonio Rüdiger and made it 2-0 before Madrid could even regroup. And just when things looked like they might settle down, Hakimi swung in a sharp cross that Fabian smashed home for his second of the night.
Madrid had flashes of intent, especially through Kylian Mbappé—who faced off against his former team for the first time since his switch. But PSG weren’t in the mood to entertain a comeback. Even when Real thought they’d pulled one back, a tight offside call denied them any glimmer of hope.
Statistically and visually, the gap was clear. PSG’s clinical finishing and defensive discipline shut the door tight. This was their fifth straight knockout win with a combined scoreline of 18-0—numbers that speak for themselves.
The loss is a bitter first for Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s head coach and one that leaves plenty to unpack for the Spanish side. Meanwhile, PSG look sharper than ever—confident, aggressive, and gunning for silverware.
All eyes now turn to Sunday’s final, where Chelsea awaits. But if this performance is anything to go by, PSG may already have one hand on the trophy.
