PSG Crushes Real Madrid 4-0 to Reach Club World Cup Final

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a stunning performance at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday night, routing Real Madrid 4-0 to book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea. The reigning European champions overwhelmed their Spanish rivals from the opening whistle, capitalizing on defensive errors and displaying attacking brilliance in front of more than 80,000 spectators.

PSG wasted no time asserting their dominance. Within the first nine minutes, they raced to a two-goal lead. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring, pouncing on a disastrous touch from Madrid center-back Raul Asencio. Moments later, a calamitous back-pass attempt by Antonio Rüdiger allowed Ousmane Dembélé to break free and slot past Thibaut Courtois, doubling PSG’s advantage.

Real Madrid’s defense, missing suspended new signing Dean Huijsen, was repeatedly exposed by PSG’s relentless press and fluid attack. The French champions extended their lead before the half-hour mark, as Ruiz finished off a sweeping team move to make it 3-0. Madrid’s attempts to respond were stifled by PSG’s organization and energy, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior unable to make an impact against their former and current clubs, respectively.

The second half saw PSG maintain control, and Gonçalo Ramos put the result beyond doubt with a late goal in the 87th minute, capping Madrid’s heaviest defeat of the season. Ousmane Dembélé was a constant threat throughout, scoring once and playing a key role in the build-up to multiple goals.

Madrid’s lackluster pressing and repeated defensive lapses left manager Xabi Alonso searching for answers. “The first goals changed the game and made us uncomfortable,” Courtois told DAZN after the match. “It’s a tough lesson, but it shows us there’s still work to do to reach their level”.

PSG, who have now scored nine goals without conceding in the knockout rounds, will face Chelsea in Sunday’s final at the same venue. The emphatic victory underlines their status as favorites to claim their first Club World Cup title, while Real Madrid are left to regroup after a humbling night in New Jersey.

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