PSG jump on Real Madrid early to seize place in FIFA Club World Cup final

European champions PSG slayed another opponent in style on Wednesday, advancing to the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. PSG will face English Premier League big spenders Chelsea in the final on July 13.

24′ PSG 3-0!!! ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Ruiz nets his second of the game with a clinical finish on a lightning-fast counter. 🔴🔵⚡

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For the fourth consecutive match at the competition, Moroccan superstar Achraf Hakimi provided a goal contribution for the Parisians. A deadly counter-attack in the 24th minute saw Hakimi set up Fabián Ruiz for PSG’s thirfd, the final blow in a dominant melee that saw the UEFA Champions League winners leap out to a 3-0 lead.

Real Madrid were left distraught after a disastrous opening ten minutes resulted in a 0-2 deficit. Ruiz opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a chaotic sequence with the Spaniard finishing after Ousmane Dembélé stole the ball in the Real penalty area.

6′ PSG take advantage! 💥

A defensive error from Real Madrid and Fabian Ruiz makes no mistake. 1-0 Paris! ⚽️

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The Spanish giants continued to struggle against a well-organized press from PSG that constantly created danger. An enthusiastic but focused start from Luis Enrique’s players paid massive dividends and it only got worse for Real after conceding early.

Less than three minutes after Ruiz’s strike, it was 2-0 in favor of PSG from another Real Madrid turnover. Antonio Rüdiger was caught in possession 45 yards from his goal by Dembélé, who was left 1-v-1 to finish past Real goalkeeper Thibault Courtois and double the advantage.

9′ Back-to-back mistakes from Madrid and PSG are loving it! 😱

Dembélé makes it 2-0 after Rüdiger slips up. The Parisians are flying! 🔴🔵

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And the final blow for Real came in the 24th minute when Hakimi combined with Dembélé, whose return pass was perfect to create plenty of space for the Moroccan on the right flank. A precise low cross from Hakimi found Ruiz, who shook off a challenge before slotting past Courtois.

Real were more competitive in the second half but it was far too late. Mbappe, Vini Junior and Jude Bellingham were left frustrated all match and it was little surprise when PSG substitute striker Gonçalo Ramos applied the final touch to a certified beating in the 88th minute.

87′ O PISTOLEIRO STRIKES 🔫⚽️

Gonçalo Ramos makes it 4 for PSG with a beauty, and pays tribute to the late Diogo Jota.

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PSG will certainly be the favorites in Sunday’s final to determine the Club World Cup champion. However, Chelsea’s athleticism and power provide an intriguing opponent who have the quality to mount a challenge.