Paris Saint-Germain delivered a masterclass performance, humiliating Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025.
Goals from Fabián Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos propelled PSG into the final against Chelsea while exposing glaring deficiencies in a Real Madrid side that failed to find answers.
The match was a one-sided affair from the outset with PSG’s high-octane attack exposing Madrid’s defensive frailties.
Fabián Ruiz capitalised on a mistake by Raúl Asencio to open the scoring followed swiftly by Dembélé’s clinical finish.
Ruiz’s second goal and Ramos’ late strike sealed a humiliating night for the 15-time Champions League winners who struggled to create chances and were outplayed in every department.
The absence of suspended defender Dean Huijsen and injured Trent Alexander-Arnold forced manager Xabi Alonso into a back four, a tactical shift that backfired spectacularly.
Real Madrid struggled throughout, managing only 0.7 expected goals (xG) compared to PSG’s 2.9 per Opta stats with an awful showing from stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
The Spanish giants will now turn their attention to pre-season preparations for the upcoming season with their new manager Xabi Alonso.
Watch the match highlights below:
PSG vs. Real Madrid Full Match Highlights pic.twitter.com/lmVRdAs6y1
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 9, 2025
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