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(+0.25) Analysis of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid
Under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid is showcasing impressive form at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. After a surprising 1-1 stumble in their opening match against Al Hilal, the "Merengues" (or "White Knights") quickly regained their stride, securing four consecutive victories. Most notably was their spectacular 3-2 comeback to eliminate Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals. With their morale soaring, they are fully confident heading into the high-stakes clash with reigning Champions League champions, PSG.
History also favors Real Madrid in this encounter. In the last 10 head-to-head matches, the Spanish giants have been completely dominant, securing 6 wins, 2 draws, and suffering only 2 defeats. Particularly, in their most recent showdown in the 2021/22 Champions League season, Real Madrid convincingly crushed the Parisian club with a 3-1 victory, indicating a certain "nemesis" status.
However, PSG at this moment has risen to a new level compared to their previous encounters. As the prestigious Champions League holders, they are also demonstrating a highly convincing performance at this year's FIFA Club World Cup, with 4 wins in 5 matches. In their three most recent games on American soil this summer, PSG not only scored at least 2 goals in each match but also kept a clean sheet. This heralds an intense and challenging semi-final match for both teams.
Nevertheless, it's worth noting that Real Madrid this season has significantly improved their defensive capabilities. Under the tutelage of coach Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos' defense has become much more physically robust, more focused, cohesive, and receives effective covering support from the higher lines. With this solid defensive foundation, Real Madrid is expected to neutralize PSG's varied attacking play.
Furthermore, Real Madrid holds the record for the most FIFA Club World Cup titles, having lifted the trophy 5 times to date. This tradition and composure in the competition will be a significant motivation for them to thwart PSG's "quadruple" dream. This match also promises to be a stage for Kylian Mbappe – who just made an explosive comeback in the quarter-final against Dortmund and is a name very familiar to PSG – to shine brightly.
