PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to set up Club World Cup final clash with Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final in emphatic fashion, dismantling Real Madrid 4-0 at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday. A breathtaking 24-minute blitz from the Champions League winners left Los Blancos stunned, as goals from Fabián Ruiz (2), Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos sealed a one-sided semi-final victory.
The dominant performance ensures PSG will face Chelsea in Sunday’s final in New Jersey, with Luis Enrique’s side now on the brink of a historic fourth trophy in 2025.
First-Half blitz ends Madrid’s hopes early
The match was effectively decided in the opening half-hour. In the 6th minute, Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio made a costly error under pressure, allowing Ruiz to tap home after the referee played advantage from a Thibaut Courtois foul on Dembélé.
Just three minutes later, Dembélé capitalized on a Rudiger mis-kick to calmly double PSG’s lead. The third goal was a thing of beauty, a slick one-two between Achraf Hakimi and Dembélé saw the latter tee up Ruiz for his second of the night.
Madrid, missing Trent Alexander-Arnold through injury and lacking direction, were overrun in every department. A late fourth goal from substitute Gonçalo Ramos only added to their misery.
Standout Performers for PSG
- Fabián Ruiz: Two goals and endless midfield control.
- Ousmane Dembélé: One goal, one assist, and constant tormentor of Madrid’s backline.
- Achraf Hakimi: Brilliant on both ends, his link-up play was crucial to PSG’s third.
- Vitinha & Ugarte: Dominated the midfield battle.
It was a complete team performance, Real Madrid simply couldn’t live with PSG’s pace, pressing, and precision.
Real Madrid falter again, end season trophyless
Despite a standout individual season from Kylian Mbappé, who watched his former team destroy his current one, Real Madrid ended the 2024-25 campaign with zero trophies, a painful blow for a club of their stature.
In stark contrast, PSG are now unbeaten in five consecutive knockout ties, with an aggregate scoreline of 18-0, including recent thrashings of Atletico Madrid (4-0), Bayern Munich (2-0 with nine men), Inter Milan (5-0), and now Real Madrid (4-0).
Emotional Farewell for Luka Modrić
The night marked the end of an era for Luka Modrić, who made his 597th and final appearance for Real Madrid before completing a move to AC Milan. The 39-year-old Croatian maestro received a standing ovation from both sets of fans, capping an incredible career in white.
Key Stats from PSG vs Real Madrid
- Real Madrid conceded 3 goals within 25 minutes of a match for the first time since November 9, 2003 (vs Sevilla).
- PSG have now kept five straight clean sheets in knockout ties, scoring 18 goals without reply.
- Real Madrid’s first-ever loss in the FIFA Club World Cup (previously undefeated in the competition).
What stadium is the FIFA Club World Cup final in 2025?
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey at 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm EDT
The MetLife Stadium in New York: One of the Biggest U.S. Stadiums to host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final. The MetLife Stadium is the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 stadium for the grand final, set for Sunday, July 13th
PSG will also take on Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, kicking off the 2025/26 season.
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