See how the last escalation between PSG x Real Madrid went
Club World Cup semifinal promises drama as European giants meet again
Football fans are in for a blockbuster this Wednesday (July 9) at 4 PM (Brasília time) as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid clash in the Club World Cup semifinal at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The winner earns a place in the final against either Fluminense or Chelsea.
Last Time They Met: Champions League Classic (2021/22)
The last showdown between PSG and Real Madrid happened in the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu ended in a 3-1 win for Real Madrid, with Karim Benzema scoring a stunning hat-trick to overturn PSG’s first-leg advantage.
PSG’s only goal came from Kylian Mbappé, who is now set to face his former club as a Real Madrid player for the first time
Last Lineups: Superstars Everywhere
PSG Starting XI (Coach: Mauricio Pochettino)
- GK: Donnarumma
- DEF: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes
- MID: Danilo Pereira, Verratti, Leandro Paredes
- FWD: Neymar, Messi, Mbappé
A true Galáctico trio up front — now all three have moved on.
Real Madrid Starting XI (Coach: Carlo Ancelotti)
- GK: Courtois
- DEF: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Nacho
- MID: Modrić, Kroos, Valverde
- FWD: Vinícius Jr., Benzema, Asensio
Benzema’s heroics led the comeback. Now, Viní Jr. and Bellingham lead the Merengue charge under Xabi Alonso.
What’s Changed Since Then?
- Messi: Now at Inter Miami
- Neymar: At Santos
- Benzema: At Al-Ittihad
- Mbappé: Switched sides — now at Real Madrid
- Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid’s new coach, facing his first Club World Cup as manager
