Paris Saint-Germain Storms into Club World Cup Final with 4–0 Rout of Real Madrid
Published Date: 10th Jul, 2025
July 10, 2025
A Dominant Display Sends PSG to the Final
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding performance in the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Real Madrid 4–0 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The victory propels PSG into the final, where they will face Chelsea on July 13.
Early Goals Set the Tone
PSG wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the sixth minute, Fabián Ruiz capitalized on a defensive error by Real Madrid’s Raúl Asensio to open the scoring. Just three minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead, pouncing on a mistake by Antonio Rüdiger. Ruiz added a second goal in the 24th minute, finishing a well-executed move involving Achraf Hakimi. Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory with a fourth goal in the 78th minute.
Real Madrid’s Struggles
Real Madrid, under new manager Xabi Alonso, struggled to find their rhythm. The team was missing key players due to injury and suspension, and the defensive lapses proved costly. Despite the return of Kylian Mbappé to face his former club, Real Madrid failed to mount a significant challenge. Alonso acknowledged the team’s shortcomings and vowed to usher in a “new age” for the club following the defeat.
PSG’s Impressive Run
This victory adds to PSG’s impressive campaign in the 2025 Club World Cup. The team has already secured both the French league title and the UEFA Champions League, and now aims to cap off their successful season with a Club World Cup triumph.
Looking Ahead to the Final
The final against Chelsea promises to be a thrilling encounter. Chelsea reached the final following a 2–0 win over Fluminense, with João Pedro scoring both goals. PSG will look to continue their dominant form and secure their first-ever Club World Cup title.
The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 13, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM UK time.
Date: 10th Jul, 2025
