Match Summary
Paris Saint-Germain demolished Real Madrid 4-0 in a commanding FIFA Club World Cup semifinal at MetLife Stadium. From the first whistle, PSG dominated possession, created multiple chances, and left Madrid unable to respond.
Scoring Highlights
- 12’ Fabian Ruiz: Opens scoring with a powerful strike.
- 35’ Fabian Ruiz: Scores second goal, doubling PSG’s advantage.
- 58’ Ousmane Dembélé: Adds third goal with pace and precision.
- 77’ Gonçalo Ramos: Caps PSG’s victory with late fourth goal.
Tactical Insights
PSG lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation emphasizing midfield control and high pressing. Real Madrid’s 4-3-1-2 struggled to break PSG’s defensive lines. Ruiz’s midfield dominance allowed Dembélé and Ramos to exploit spaces.
Key Players
- Fabian Ruiz: Midfield maestro with two goals.
- Ousmane Dembélé: Excellent in attack, scoring and creating chances.
- Gonçalo Ramos: Late goal to seal victory.
Fan and Social Media Reactions
Fans at MetLife Stadium erupted at each PSG goal. Social media praised the tactical mastery and attacking prowess displayed by the French club.
Next Match
PSG will face the winner of the other semifinal in the final, aiming for their first FIFA Club World Cup title.