PSG take on the visitors Real Madrid in semifinal match of FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, June 9th at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ).
In the 2024/2025 season, following the departure of Kylian Mbappé, the Parisians achieved the most significant triumph in their history—winning the long-awaited UEFA Champions League. They crushed Inter 5-0 in the final, putting a definitive stamp on their European dominance. As expected, they also swept all the domestic trophies once again. One could have forgiven the team for losing focus after such celebrations, but they stayed sharp, with Luis Enrique once again proving himself a master motivator. Their only real slip came in the group stage, when, after a statement win over Atlético Madrid, they surprisingly dropped points against Botafogo. However, the response was emphatic—PSG followed up with a composed 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders, a ruthless demolition of Inter Miami in the playoffs, and two late goals to defeat Bayern Munich 2-0, in a match where Jamal Musiala suffered a serious injury. The team has now kept four consecutive clean sheets, showing both defensive solidity and attacking control.
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Real Madrid are entering a new chapter in their storied history. After their treble-winning campaign in 2023/2024, the previous season was a letdown, despite claiming the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup early on. Painful exits at the hands of Arsenal in the Champions League and losses to Barcelona in domestic competition led to the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure. For the Club World Cup, the Galácticos brought in former midfielder Xabi Alonso as head coach, and strengthened the squad with Heisen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alonso’s debut saw a disappointing draw with Al Hilal, but since then it’s been all wins: over Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg in the group stage, followed by playoff victories against Juventus and Borussia Dortmund. The clash with Dortmund was particularly dramatic—featuring a stunning bicycle kick goal from Mbappé, two replies from the Germans, a red card to Heisen, and a crucial save by Courtois on a Marcel Sabitzer effort to preserve the 3-2 win. Real have now scored in every match of the tournament, averaging over two goals per game under their new manager.
In 10 official meetings, Real Madrid have won five times and lost twice. The last time they met, in spring 2022, the teams traded home wins, but the Spanish side advanced on aggregate. It feels like the moment has come for the French side to improve their head-to-head record. Luis Enrique is set to defeat the club he once played for and the former midfielder he once coached.
Prediction for the match: PSG to win.
