Crushing Blow: PSG Destroys Real Madrid in Club World Cup Semifinal

JAKARTA, July 10, 2025 – Real Madrid’s hopes for Club World Cup glory were shattered after suffering a devastating 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the semifinal match at MetLife Stadium. The result marks one of Madrid’s most lopsided defeats on the international stage in recent years.

PSG struck early and decisively, with Fabián Ruiz scoring twice in the 6th and 9th minutes, capitalizing on defensive lapses from Los Blancos. The French champions continued to dominate, adding goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos to complete a commanding performance.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso addressed the media after the match, acknowledging the team’s struggles and the gap between both sides.

“The start of the match was crucial, and we found ourselves in difficulty by the 10th minute,” Alonso said.

“PSG is a two-year project, and we’ve only just begun ours.”

“This result highlights what we still need to improve — and of course, it’s painful,” he added.

The defeat not only ends Real Madrid’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign but also signals a moment of transition for the club. Veteran players Luka Modrić and Lucas Vázquez are set to leave this summer as their contracts expire, closing a chapter in Madrid’s golden era.

While PSG moves on to the final, Madrid must regroup quickly, with major squad changes expected as Alonso leads the team into a new phase of its evolution.