⚽ FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - USA: Discussion Thread ⚽

[AprilioMP]

I’m really hoping we get a top-quality semi-final today between PSG and Real Madrid — both teams are strong enough to be in the final, no doubt about that. PSG are coming in with an impressive run of wins, and even managed to beat Bayern while playing with ten men. I’ve been impressed with how Luis Enrique has set up the defense, though suspensions could cause serious problems this time. It’ll be interesting to see how they cope without some key defenders.

Real look good too, but they often play on edge — just look at the Borussia game, where they nearly threw away a two-goal lead. Their attack is always dangerous, but I’ve got concerns about their shaky defense. Injuries and suspensions, just like with PSG, are forcing Alonso to improvise at the back.

I think the little things will decide this one — who handles the pressure better, who’s more clinical when it matters. Personally, I’m backing PSG to stay composed and show their character to reach the final.

This match should have been in the final, not the semi-final. In my opinion, it was an early final that left many observers confused as to who would qualify given that these two big teams deserved to qualify.

In the PSG camp, Pacho who was hit by a red card, his position was replaced by Beraldo. In the Real Madrid camp, Huijsen, who was also red-carded when Real Madrid beat Dortmund to qualify for the Semifinals, was replaced by Asencio, who gained the trust of Alonso.
Real Madrid's formation was different again from what had been on display. Alonso's 4-4-2 in this match. It will change to 4-1-3-2 as the match progresses as Vinicius Junior will play above Jude.

I tried to predict in this post that Real Madrid will reach the final.

[SUPERSAIAN]

PSG, on the other hand, will aim to wear down Real Madrid's defense with their possession and quick wingers. Luis Enrique's team has dominated their opponents with their compact play throughout the tournament. We'll see if this tactic works against Xabi Alanso's performance tonight.

Of course, Mbappe will be playing against his former team, which adds even more story and spice to this match. I think it's going to be a great semi-final, and I assume Real Madrid will reach the final, albeit with some difficulty.

[yenerbatmaz]

Real Madrid PSG match will start 10 minutes late due to heavy traffic.

Real says Trend will not be in the match because he is injured, but I think he still hasn't adapted to the team, so he won't be on the field.
Valverde will be playing right back today. He will not have any problems since he has played in this position before.
The stadium is jam packed.
Although PSG is the favorite, I think Real Madrid will win.
I made a bet on over 1.5 goals in the first half. Let's see if my bet works.

[ShowOff]

PSG vs Real Madrid

PSG confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Real Madrid confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Thibaut Courtois (GK), Federico Valverde, Antonio Ruediger, Raul Asencio, Francisco Garcia, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Gonzalo Garcia.

This is going to be a tough match or should I say it's going to be the most toughest match since the starting of this competition because both teams are in their best form especially PSG because the won the Champions League with a good performance, mbappé really have a lot to do in this game because he is playing against his formal team and it will not be okay if he didn't perform very well but let's see how the match will be.

Luis Enrique played almost the exact same starting XI as in the Champions League final, with the exception of Willian Pacho, who was suspended and replaced by Lucas Beraldo. Meanwhile, Real Madrid starting XI looked different than usual, with Xabi Alonso seemingly experimenting by playing Arda Guler and Gonzalo Garcia from the first minute. This was a match between two luxury squads, no one could deny that. So, of course, it was very difficult to predict the outcome.

On paper, PSG were the favorites as they were in top form and held the status of Champions League winners. Nevertheless, Real Madrid had all the attributes to stop them. In my opinion, this match deserved to be considered a final, and the team that emerged victorious would most likely lift the Club World Cup trophy. Besides, this match was a proving ground for both managers and players, and it would involve a lot of emotion.

[bitzizzix]

PSG vs Real Madrid

PSG confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Real Madrid confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Thibaut Courtois (GK), Federico Valverde, Antonio Ruediger, Raul Asencio, Francisco Garcia, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Gonzalo Garcia.

This is going to be a tough match or should I say it's going to be the most toughest match since the starting of this competition because both teams are in their best form especially PSG because the won the Champions League with a good performance, mbappé really have a lot to do in this game because he is playing against his formal team and it will not be okay if he didn't perform very well but let's see how the match will be.

Yes, it's a tough match, but I'm betting on PSG and hoping for luck because I think both teams deserve to advance to the final. I consider this a final, and if either team wins, they'll definitely win the Club World Cup. I'm not underestimating Chelsea in the final, but I think both teams are better than Chelsea.
Mbappé needs to show that he's a good player, even if he couldn't lead PSG to the Champions League trophy during his time at PSG.

[Mustang Shelby]

PSG, on the other hand, will aim to wear down Real Madrid's defense with their possession and quick wingers. Luis Enrique's team has dominated their opponents with their compact play throughout the tournament. We'll see if this tactic works against Xabi Alanso's performance tonight.

Of course, Mbappe will be playing against his former team, which adds even more story and spice to this match. I think it's going to be a great semi-final, and I assume Real Madrid will reach the final, albeit with some difficulty.

We know both teams are good, but I think Paris Saint-Germain could lose to Real Madrid. Real Madrid is having a very good tournament. They're treating it like a real tournament rather than a friendly and are playing with all seriousness. It's great that the players are playing this way and adding excitement to the match. Paris Saint-Germain started well and started putting good pressure on Real Madrid's goal, but I expect Real Madrid to win after 90 or 120 minutes.

[Minor Miner]

Real Madrid PSG match will start 10 minutes late due to heavy traffic.

It is good to see that both coaches are taking this match very seriously. And in this match both have formed their best XI. In the previous matches we have not seen starting XI Dembele and Mbappe. But today these two important players are in PSG and Madrid squad.

PSG will play in their old 4-3-3 formation and Madrid will play in 3-4-2-1 formation. And this is probably going to be Madrid's main XI next season. ROdrygo is not in Alonso's match plan while GOnzalo Garcia will be in Madrid's best XI. Also we can see Tchouameni in defense. Let's enjoy the match

[POPOLUV]

PSG vs Real Madrid

PSG confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Real Madrid confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Thibaut Courtois (GK), Federico Valverde, Antonio Ruediger, Raul Asencio, Francisco Garcia, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Gonzalo Garcia.

This is going to be a tough match or should I say it's going to be the most toughest match since the starting of this competition because both teams are in their best form especially PSG because the won the Champions League with a good performance, mbappé really have a lot to do in this game because he is playing against his formal team and it will not be okay if he didn't perform very well but let's see how the match will be.

Yes, it's a tough match, but I'm betting on PSG and hoping for luck because I think both teams deserve to advance to the final. I consider this a final, and if either team wins, they'll definitely win the Club World Cup. I'm not underestimating Chelsea in the final, but I think both teams are better than Chelsea.
Mbappé needs to show that he's a good player, even if he couldn't lead PSG to the Champions League trophy during his time at PSG.

Yes i agree with you because I'm having this feeling that PSG is going to be victorious over Real Madrid tonight, although the match meant looks a little difficult at PSG club because they are playing to a know team that is so popular over the world and many fans will support Real Madrid to be victorious over PSG tonight but I'm seeing it in other ways round of PSG take the lead toinght so let us continue watching the match and see what can come out of it tonight.

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fabian luiz's goal brings the score to 1 - 0. it's a very early start but i think the real madrid defense was a bit careless. just 2 minutes ago courtois made a great save. they should have been a bit more careful because psg scored with the ease of a backyard ball.

let's see how the rest of the match will go, right now psg seems to have more pressure... oh, my god. dembele scored while i was writing, 2-0.

we are going to see an interesting match, i can see.

[letteredhub]

This match should have been in the final, not the semi-final. In my opinion, it was an early final that left many observers confused as to who would qualify given that these two big teams deserved to qualify.

This is not how to analyse football mate, every team that have gotten to this stage of the tournament deserves playing at the finals equally as one other team there. They all got to the semi finals base on the efforts they respective gave and that's how they all worth it, but then the four can't play the finals and it's whoever makes it to the finals deserves to be there. Tonight the game between PSG and Madrid, though it gonna be a tough match or probably not, but I know a lot of us see it as a tough game but the reality is that it's not the finals.

[Ruttoshi]

What's happening to Real Madrid defense, it's too porous to the point that PSG has doubled their goal. Dembele scored with a cool finish on thw 9th minutes of the match. Which was three minutes after thw first goal was scored.

A beautiful start for PSG, two goals in the first nine minutes. I hope that PSG isn't going to score as many goals as they scored against Inter. I believe that Madrid wouldn't let that happen.

It's is currently PSG 2-0. R. Madrid

[CryptoBuds]

Ohhhoooo!!! madrid conceded the first  goal in just 5 minutes of the match due to a mistake by asencio . Fabian RUiz scored in just 5 minutes to give PSG the lead . And just 2 minutes later , dembele scored to give PSG a 2-0 lead. And the interesting thing is that this goal was also due to a mistake by Madrid's experienced defender rudiger. It is difficult to accept such a mistake at the beginning   of such an important match.

We were expecting a competitive match. Madrid conceded two goals early on and fell behind. Without a doubt, Madrid will now have to increase their attack speed. However , it will also be very difficult to resist PSG's powerful counterattacks. I will not be surprised at all if Madrid loses by a big margin today

[CageMabok]

Yes i agree with you because I'm having this feeling that PSG is going to be victorious over Real Madrid tonight, although the match meant looks a little difficult at PSG club because they are playing to a know team that is so popular over the world and many fans will support Real Madrid to be victorious over PSG tonight but I'm seeing it in other ways round of PSG take the lead toinght so let us continue watching the match and see what can come out of it tonight.

Real Madrid's defense is still very weak, so Real Madrid immediately conceded two goals in nine minutes. A mistake by Asencio allowed Fabian Ruiz to score with a pass from Dembele. After that, a mistake by Rudiger also allowed Dembele to add another goal to Real Madrid's goal, and now Real Madrid looks even more under pressure against PSG's attacks. So I also think this match will be more difficult for Real Madrid, even though the match is still ongoing, and it's still not necessarily safe for PSG because Real Madrid is a team that often makes comebacks.

[Adbitco]

Ohhhoooo!!! madrid conceded the first  goal in just 5 minutes of the match due to a mistake by asencio . Fabian RUiz scored in just 5 minutes to give PSG the lead . And just 2 minutes later , dembele scored to give PSG a 2-0 lead. And the interesting thing is that this goal was also due to a mistake by Madrid's experienced defender rudiger. It is difficult to accept such a mistake at the beginning   of such an important match.

We were expecting a competitive match. Madrid conceded two goals early on and fell behind. Without a doubt, Madrid will now have to increase their attack speed. However , it will also be very difficult to resist PSG's powerful counterattacks. I will not be surprised at all if Madrid loses by a big margin today

PSG is even controlling the game more and more, less than 10 minutes and Real Madrid is already two goals behind. PSG seems to be in a whole different world of their own currently, in no doubt they are the current best team in the world. You just have to be 200% at your best to stop them the way things are going. They will force you take make mistakes, if you don't do it then they will take they liberty to create scoring chances themselves.

[KingsDen]

What's happening to Real Madrid defense, it's too porous to the point that PSG has doubled their goal. Dembele scored with a cool finish on thw 9th minutes of the match. Which was three minutes after thw first goal was scored.

A beautiful start for PSG, two goals in the first nine minutes. I hope that PSG isn't going to score as many goals as they scored against Inter. I believe that Madrid wouldn't let that happen.

It's is currently PSG 2-0. R. Madrid

It is very very dramatic and thrilling tonight. Real Madrid defense is very much uncoordinated and confused tonight. I don't understand the role of Rudigar tonight and other defenders. This match shouldn't take them by surprise they should be able to know what PSG squad is able to do.

As I continue to say it that PSG has a better team than Real Madrid. Not only PSG even so many other clubs including Barcelona has better team than Real Madrid. This is why I doubt that Xavi Alonso will do well with Real Madrid because he left a club with a bonded team to a club with individual good players.
I hope Madrid will change in match in the second half.

[Lillominato89]

Paris Saint-Germain has been playing like a truly unbeatable team lately. It's impressive how they crush every team they face, crushing them in every way.
After just nine minutes of play, PSG is leading 2-0 against Real Madrid, who don't seem to be able to fight back.
I'm now convinced that PSG is on its way to playing in its first Club World Cup final, and I feel sorry for Chelsea, but the Parisians will win this trophy too.

[bitzizzix]

In less than 10 minutes, Real Madrid had conceded two goals to PSG, scored by Fabián Ruiz in the 6th minute and Dembélé in the 9th minute, both thanks to careless Rüdiger and Raúl who failed to control the ball properly.
And it looked like this would be a goal fest for PSG, as I saw PSG's attack line was very sharp, and if Real Madrid's defense was weak, PSG had the potential to score many goals.

[Baki202]

I expect it to be a very high-quality match. Both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain players are fantastic. I don't think anyone would object if the Champions League final was like this this year. It's a privilege for us to be watching this in the Club World Cup semifinals. Furthermore, this tournament, where we saw some excellent matches during the summer, was quite enjoyable. We'll see what the score will be today and which team will advance to the final. I think both teams can win against Chelsea. Therefore, the important thing for these teams will be to get through the semifinals, because their opponents in the semifinals are undoubtedly stronger than Chelsea.

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And the problem is that the two teams are good, and I know Madrid will do everything possible to see if they will be able to win this game, but along the way in the Champions League and when it comes to a particular game, you will have to be very careful, and since it's the semifinal, and the game is the most anticipated game of the week, and both of them had good chances of winning, and people are predicting Madrid to win 3 goals.

And since the game has started, and with what I've seen, I've seen someone writing a comment that PSG is going to destroy Real Madrid in less than 7 minutes. They are already conceding two goals, and I think Madrid is full of shit because who does that? And if Madrid should lose this game, it is going to be a disappointment because it's very unlike them. But since it's a game, there is going to be a winner for sure.

[Woodie]

Some quick goals from Paris St-Germain to extinguish whatever hopes Real Madrid had of getting into the finals for a possible trophy but now down by 2goals, its safe to say it's over for our Spanish giants!!

After this game or should I say after PSG win another trophy 🏆,  can we have the real definition of "farmers league " because this PSG side is destroying everything that stands in its way and they are now showing the world they are a top team ready to conquer all.

[Egii Nna]

PSG, on the other hand, will aim to wear down Real Madrid's defense with their possession and quick wingers. Luis Enrique's team has dominated their opponents with their compact play throughout the tournament. We'll see if this tactic works against Xabi Alanso's performance tonight.

Of course, Mbappe will be playing against his former team, which adds even more story and spice to this match. I think it's going to be a great semi-final, and I assume Real Madrid will reach the final, albeit with some difficulty.

I don’t think Real Madrid will be able to get to the final anymore, because they are currently losing to 3 goals just minutes from the start of the game. To be very honest, the way this game is going, I don’t think Real Madrid will be able to break the defense of PSG. It’s just not funny, but I think this game will be tougher than we ever thought it would be, because just take a look at Real Madrid’s performance, it just feels like they are not the same team anymore.

PSG are becoming the beast, because they are unstoppable, as we all are witnessing. If Real Madrid will not be able to stop PSG, then who are Chelsea in the final? I don’t think this Club World Cup will be for anyone other than PSG.