Paris Saint-Germain delivered a stunning performance at MetLife Stadium, dismantling Real Madrid 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final to book their place in Sunday’s final against Chelsea.
The match was effectively decided within the first 24 minutes as PSG tore through the Spanish side with ruthless precision. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 6th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Raul Asencio, after the referee allowed play to continue despite Thibaut Courtois’ foul on Ousmane Dembélé.
Just minutes later, Dembélé himself doubled the lead, coolly slotting home after Antonio Rüdiger mis-kicked an attempted clearance. Ruiz added a third following a slick one-two between Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi that left Real’s backline helpless.
With injured full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold absent, Real Madrid struggled to create any meaningful chances. PSG capped their dominant display with a late fourth from Gonçalo Ramos, sealing a comprehensive and commanding win.
PSG’s all-time top scorer Kylian Mbappe was on the pitch to witness another masterclass by his former club. Since his free transfer to Madrid a year ago, PSG have flourished without him—now on the verge of clinching their fourth trophy of 2025 (or fifth, if you count the French Super Cup). Despite Mbappé’s personal success in Spain—amassing 48 goals and assists this season—Real Madrid end the year empty-handed.
The night also marked a poignant farewell for Luka Modrić. The 39-year-old Croatian midfielder made his 597th and final appearance for Real Madrid before his expected move to AC Milan.
PSG will face Chelsea in the final on Sunday, with both sides aiming to cap their seasons with the ultimate global club honor. The stage is set in New Jersey for what promises to be an electrifying showdown.
