PSG vs Real Madrid: 2025 Club World Cup Semifinal Preview

Paris Saint-Germain won over Real Madrid 4-0 in the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal at MetLife Stadium.

The mammoth 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal between Paris Saint‑Germain and Real Madrid takes place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with kick-off at 15:00 ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. This blockbuster clash pits the current UEFA Champions League holders PSG, fresh off a dramatic 2–0 quarterfinal win against Bayern Munich, against Real Madrid, who edged out Borussia Dortmund 3–2 in stoppage time to secure their semifinal berth.

PSG marched into the semifinal by defeating Bayern Munich 2–0, despite being reduced to nine men after red cards for Pacho and Hernández. Goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé secured the victory.

Real Madrid overcame Borussia Dortmund 3–2, with two early goals from younger Garcías and a late Kylian Mbappé bicycle kick. A red card to Dean Huijsen in added time creates a defensive reshuffle for Madrid.

With a place in the semifinal at stake, both teams know there is little margin for error. Expect a tactical battle in midfield, moments of individual brilliance, and a high-tempo contest from start to finish.

Whether you’re supporting European Champions PSG or the best UEFA team ranking holder, Real Madrid, this semifinal tie promises goals, drama, and a true test of club football’s global appeal.

2025 Club World Cup Semifinal PSG vs Real Madrid

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup teams have reached at the semifinal of the knockout stages after completing the quarter-finals of the best 8 teams out of 32 teams.

PSG vs Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Starting XI

PSG Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma  
• Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes
• Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz
• Forwards: Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
• Unavailable: Willian Pacho (suspended), Lucas Hernández (suspended)

Real Madrid Possible Starting XI Prediction vs PSG

• Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois  
• Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio (Dean Huijsen suspended), Fran García  
• Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (likely fit), Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde  
• Forwards: Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior  
• Unavailable: Dean Huijsen (suspension) 

Team News & Match Preview

PSG are missing key centre‑backs Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernández due to red-card suspensions, leaving them reliant on Marquinhos and Lucas Beraldo, which could expose them defensively.

Real Madrid, coached by Xabi Alonso, remain tactically sharp with strong midfield control and attacking youth in form—Gonzalo García and Fran García—though they’ll be without Dean Huijsen following a recent dismissal.

Real Madrid lose Dean Huijsen to suspension—Raúl Asencio is expected to replace him.

PSG vs Real Madrid: Who May Score the First Goal?

Fabián Ruiz will be first player and Ousmane Dembele will be the second.

Team Form & Key Players

• Paris Saint-Germain 
  • Club World Cup form: W L W W W
  • All competitions: W W W W L W
• Real Madrid
  • Club World Cup form: D W W W W
  • All competitions: D W W D W D

Tactical Preview & Prediction

PSG to beat Real Madrid, with a predicted scoreline of roughly 3‑2.

This contest features a classic duel: PSG’s possession-based firepower against Madrid’s youthful counter-attacking and resilience. Key midfield battles involving Doué versus Madrid’s engine room—Tchouaméni, Bellingham, and Valverde—could dictate the rhythm.

Prediction: Expect a thrilling encounter. With PSG playing at full strength in midfield and Real relying on mental toughness and depth, the edge goes to PSG in a 3–2 extra-time thriller.

How to watch the FIFA Club World Cup PSG vs Real Madrid semi-final match?

The Broadcasting rights of the 2025 edition of FIFA’s Club World Cup PSG vs Real Madrid semi-final will be acquired by DAZN in the USA, UK, Australia and globally, but the Chinese broadcast rights will be held by Migu.

Live Score – FIFA+ and DAZN

Ticket Price

European powerhouses collide Wednesday at MetLife Stadium, where the PSG vs Real Madrid semifinal match Prices kick off at $192 on SeatPick, and the average ticket price is $434.