Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a stunning display of dominance to defeat Real Madrid 4–0 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final against Chelsea.
The emphatic win at MetLife Stadium sent a clear message: PSG are serious contenders for global supremacy.
PSG crush Real Madrid 4–0. Photo: Courtesy.
🔥 PSG vs Real Madrid: Early Goals Set the Tone
PSG wasted no time asserting control. Midfielder Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring in the 6th minute after Ousmane Dembélé forced a defensive error with his high press.
Just three minutes later, Dembélé turned scorer, capitalizing on a mistake by Antonio Rüdiger to double the lead.
By the 10-minute mark, Real Madrid were already two goals down, struggling to respond to PSG’s relentless pressure and fast-paced transitions.
🧠 Tactical Brilliance from Luis Enrique
PSG manager Luis Enrique deployed a dynamic midfield trio that outclassed Madrid’s engine room.
The decision to press high and exploit wide areas paid off handsomely. In the 24th minute, Ruiz completed his brace, finishing off a flowing move involving Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha.
Madrid, missing suspended defender Dean Huijsen, looked disjointed at the back and failed to adapt to PSG’s tactical setup.
The Spanish side had no answers as they went into halftime trailing 3–0.
⚽ Gonçalo Ramos Caps Off a Perfect Night
Real Madrid showed brief improvement after the break, but PSG never relinquished control. In the 87th minute, substitute Gonçalo Ramos put the game beyond doubt, slotting in PSG’s fourth goal after a swift counterattack.
It was a perfect performance from front to back — with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma barely tested throughout the match.
🗣 Post-Match Reactions: Real Madrid Left Searching for Answers
After the match, Fabian Ruiz reflected on PSG’s dominant display:
“This win shows our strength and unity. We played as a team from the first whistle.”
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso admitted his team fell short:
“We weren’t good enough tonight. PSG deserved to win. We need to regroup and learn from this.”
🏆 What’s Next: PSG vs Chelsea in the Club World Cup Final
With this statement win, PSG now face Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, set for Sunday.
The French champions are one step away from completing a historic quadruple, having already won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Champions League.
📊 Match Summary: PSG 4–0 Real Madrid
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Date: July 9, 2025
Goals:
Fabian Ruiz (6′, 24′)
Ousmane Dembélé (9′)
Gonçalo Ramos (87′)
Possession: PSG 68% – 32% Real Madrid
Shots on Target: PSG 8 – 1 Real Madrid
