2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain | Preview and Prediction

A plethora of superstars will be on the pitch, fighting for every loose ball and every duel. A place in the final is up for grabs as Real Madrid lock horns with current European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the second semi-final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Here is our preview and prediction for the semi-final clash between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

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2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain

This contest was widely dubbed the true final of the tournament. But a semi-final between arguably the two best club teams in the world right now should more than satisfy football fans.

Real Madrid have reached frightening levels of consistency in this tournament. The team has fully bought into what head coach Xabi Alonso is trying to implement, and the return of star man Kylian Mbappe has only raised the overall quality of the side.

However, their game against Borussia Dortmund did reveal some defensive fragility—something that could be ruthlessly exploited in the semi-final. They inexplicably took their foot off the gas and were just a goal away from a potential 3-3 draw, which would have sent the game into extra time.

Los Blancos will be thrilled with the goalscoring exploits of striker Gonzalo Garcia, who has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the tournament. His finishing and all-around forward play have made him a ready-made replacement for Joselu. It will be interesting to see how the young forward fares against a young, athletic, and formidable PSG defense.

For Paris Saint-Germain, aside from a surprising loss to Botafogo in the group stage, their tournament has been virtually flawless. Regardless of the opposition, they have approached each game with ease, class, and ruthless efficiency. Their performance against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals was as professional as it gets.

PSG will look to continue their all-round dominance in a campaign that has seen contributions from every player in the squad.

Expect an encounter filled with goals, given the sheer attacking talent and quality on both sides. While Real Madrid certainly have firepower, PSG go into this match as favourites due to their superior squad balance and defensive solidity.

Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2-4 Paris Saint-Germain
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey