PSG vs Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain produced a masterclass performance to dismantle Real Madrid 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal on July 9, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was a night where everything clicked for Luis Enrique’s side and almost nothing went right for Xabi Alonso’s men. From the opening whistle, PSG asserted their dominance both tactically and physically, exploiting Real Madrid’s vulnerabilities in a ruthless display of high-tempo football and clinical finishing. The tone of the match was set within the first 10 minutes, when Paris Saint-Germain stormed into a 2-0 lead that left Madrid shell-shocked and chasing shadows for the rest of the contest.

The breakthrough came in just the 6th minute. A beautifully constructed move down the right involving Hakimi and Vitinha led to a cutback that found Fabián Ruiz unmarked at the edge of the area. The Spanish midfielder took a composed first touch and drilled the ball past Lunin into the bottom corner. Just three minutes later, Real Madrid’s troubles deepened when Ousmane Dembélé pounced on a careless pass from Marco Asensio near the defensive third. Dembélé, alert and pressing high, stole possession, took a few quick steps forward, and fired a precise low shot into the far corner to make it 2-0 in the 9th minute. Real Madrid looked rattled, their midfield unable to build rhythm, and their defense lacking the coordination and communication to contain PSG’s aggressive front line.

The third goal arrived in the 24th minute and again featured the electric movement of PSG’s midfield. A one-two between Fabián Ruiz and Ugarte carved open Real Madrid’s defensive block, and Ruiz, arriving in the box like a true box-to-box engine, finished off the move with a crisp strike past Lunin. At 3-0, the game was effectively over before the half-hour mark, as Real Madrid struggled to string together meaningful possessions. Key players like Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde were tightly marked, while Vinícius Jr. was isolated and neutralized by the tireless tracking of Hakimi and Marquinhos.

Luis Enrique’s game plan was evident: high pressing from the front, quick transitions through the midfield, and wide overloads that stretched Madrid’s defense. PSG were incredibly well-drilled, dominating 68% of the possession in the first half and completing nearly twice as many passes as their opponents. Real Madrid, on the other hand, looked disjointed, missing the calming presence of their veteran leaders and suffering from a series of uncharacteristic individual errors that PSG exploited mercilessly.

In the second half, Real Madrid made several changes to try and restore balance, including the introduction of Dani Carvajal and Rodrygo, but it did little to change the flow of the match. PSG continued to control the tempo, recycling possession with patience and picking their moments to strike. The fourth and final goal came in the 71st minute. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos latched onto a rebound after a stinging shot from Hakimi was parried by Lunin. Ramos showed sharp instincts, reacting first to the loose ball and smashing it into the roof of the net to seal the 4-0 scoreline.

By the final whistle, PSG had completed 646 passes to Madrid’s 338, taken 13 shots to Madrid’s 5, and won more duels both aerially and on the ground. It was one of the most dominant performances ever seen against Real Madrid in a major international tournament and signaled a shift in the power dynamics of European football. Fabián Ruiz was named Man of the Match for his two-goal performance and complete control of the midfield, while Dembélé and Hakimi were widely praised for their relentless work rate and creative impact.

This result sends PSG into the Club World Cup final, where they will meet Chelsea on July 13, also at MetLife Stadium. For Real Madrid, the match was a humbling experience and a reminder that even the most decorated clubs can be exposed when facing a team as organized, energetic, and tactically sharp as PSG. For neutral fans, it was a spectacle of elite football; for PSG supporters, it was a night to remember—one that might mark the beginning of a new era of dominance on the world stage.

Watch and Download PSG vs Real Madrid full match replay and highlights, At Wednsday, July 9, 2025. The match played at MetLife Stadium in FIFA Club World Cup.

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