PSG Punishes Real Madrid’s Mistakes, Cruises to Club World Cup Final Against Chelsea
French champions rout Real Madrid 4-0 at MetLife Stadium to secure spot in Sunday’s final
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a masterclass in efficiency and discipline as they dismantled Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon to book a place in the Club World Cup final.
Goals from Ousmane Dembélé, Fabián Ruiz (twice), and Gonçalo Ramos sealed a convincing victory for the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, who capitalized on a series of defensive errors by the Spanish giants at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Match Summary: PSG Capitalizes Early and Never Looks Back
The match was effectively decided in the opening 25 minutes, as Real Madrid’s backline collapsed under pressure. PSG struck early through Fabián Ruiz, who opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a costly error by Raúl Asencio inside the penalty area.
Moments later, Antonio Rüdiger made an uncharacteristic mistake that allowed Dembélé to double the lead with a composed finish over Thibaut Courtois. A swift counter-attack saw Fabián Ruiz net his second in the 24th minute, making it 3-0 before the break.
Real Madrid, led by Xabi Alonso in his first tournament as manager, struggled to respond. The attacking trio of Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Gonzalo García failed to make an impact, while PSG’s Marquinhos-Beraldo defensive pairing neutralized Madrid’s threats.
PSG Dominates Second Half, Adds Fourth Late On
Though PSG had a fourth goal disallowed for offside early in the second half, they remained in full control. The Parisians absorbed pressure and struck again in the closing minutes. Bradley Barcola beat Éder Militão on the wing and squared the ball for Gonçalo Ramos, who finished with ease to complete the 4-0 rout.
It was a performance that underscored PSG’s readiness not just for this tournament, but also for continued European and international dominance. Midfielder Fabián Ruiz was named Player of the Match after a clinical display that included two goals and a crucial role in controlling the midfield.
What’s Next: PSG vs Chelsea in Club World Cup Final
With the win, PSG advances to the Club World Cup final where they will face Chelsea, who defeated Fluminense in the other semifinal. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, at 4 p.m. Brasília time, again at MetLife Stadium.
The victory also guarantees PSG a place in the intercontinental tournament at the end of the year, giving the French champions a chance to win two global titles in 2025.
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