PSG Humiliates Real Madrid in Club World Cup Semifinal Shock
Tonight was one of those nights where being a Real Madrid supporter was more pain than pride. In what was expected to be a thrilling semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup, Real Madrid were torn apart by an extraordinary PSG side that looked hungrier, sharper, and tactically superior from the very first whistle.
From the start at MetLife Stadium, the match felt strange. Real Madrid looked cautious, hesitant—even flat. Meanwhile, PSG came out firing, putting intense pressure on Madrid's defensive line. It only took six minutes for Fabián Ruiz to take advantage of a horrendous error from Marco Asensio. Just minutes later, Rüdiger gifted the ball to Dembélé, who made it 2-0 with a clinical finish. Within ten minutes, the scoreline already reflected Madrid’s complete collapse.
And it didn’t get any better. By the 24th minute, it was 3-0, with Fabián striking again, this time after yet another defensive breakdown. Madrid's midfield was overwhelmed, the press nonexistent, and players like Vinicius and Bellingham were barely involved in the attack. Every time PSG touched the ball, it felt like something dangerous was coming. The speed and precision of Mbappé, Kvaratskhelia, and Hakimi sliced through Madrid’s lines like a hot knife through butter.
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Even Courtois—who made several incredible saves in the first half—couldn’t rescue his team from the onslaught. He prevented an even more embarrassing scoreline, but the damage was already done. The stats at halftime were damning: one shot on target for Real Madrid versus seven from PSG. The body language told a clearer story. Hands on hips, heads down. A team without answers.
To be fair, this PSG side under Luis Enrique was flawless. Organized, patient, and lethal in transition. They looked like a well-oiled machine that knew exactly what to do in every moment. On the other hand, Xabi Alonso’s Madrid looked like a team still in preseason. The experiment of playing Mbappé on the left, Gonzalo through the center, and Vinicius wide right didn’t pay off. The chemistry wasn’t there. The urgency was missing.
As the second half started, there was hope for a response—but nothing changed. PSG controlled possession, pressed relentlessly, and never allowed Madrid to breathe. Players like Tchouaméni, Valverde, and Fran GarcÃa were outpaced and outclassed. The only flicker of resistance came from Bellingham, who fought hard and urged his teammates on. But football is a team game, and tonight Real Madrid was not a team.
This loss will sting. It wasn’t just a defeat—it was a lesson. Xabi Alonso’s project is still young, and perhaps this match came too soon in its development. But for Real Madrid fans, seeing their team so powerless on such a big stage is rare—and unacceptable. The Club World Cup dream ends in brutal fashion, and now the club must regroup, reassess, and most importantly, rebuild their confidence.
Tonight, PSG danced. And Real Madrid watched.
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