The newly established format of the FIFA Club World Cup is going to enter its crucial and significant stage this week. The record champions of Europe, Real Madrid will compete with the reigning champions of the continent, French’s club PSG in the United States.
FIFA Club World Cup Semi-final two, PSG Vs Real Madrid
This match will be played on Wednesday 9th July 2025 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States of America from 19:00 GMT. It is expected to be a crucial game for both teams to book a place in the final.
Road to the Semis for both teams;
PSG we’re the first to book a spot in the semi-finals after defeating the German champions, Bayern Munich on Saturday. PSG eliminated Bayern Munich after smashing them to goals to nil regardless of being two men down, after two of their players; William Pacho and Lucas Hernandez were dismissed by English referee Antony Taylor. They had to thank their superstars for their goals, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele.
On the other side of the coin, Real Madrid book a place in the semi-final after defeating another German side, Dortmund later on the same day. The record times European champions scored three goals against two of the Bavarians. On the scoreboard for Real Madrid were; Gonzalo Garcia, Kylian Mbappe and Frank Garcia. On the other hand, Maximilian Beir and Guinean international Serhou Guirassy were both on the scoreboard for Borrussia Dortmund.
PSG Vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Statistics
Since 2013, both teams have met in eleven encounters. A total of 26 goals have been scored from both sides. Real Madrid won six matches while PSG won 3 and two matches ended in a draw. Hence, historically, Real Madrid is in a strong position to outshine PSG in this match.
PSG Vs Real Madrid: Match Predictions.
Statistics reveal that PSG is in form team in the competition and are the champions of Europe this season under their Spanish tactician, Louis Henrique Martinez. According to the data from Opta supercomputer knockout projections, PSG are in pole position to defeat Real Madrid in this big encounter. PSG has already been given 35.6 percent to reach semi semi-final of the competition and 24.9 percent of lifting the trophy to the French capital.
Whereas, Real Madrid has given 27.1 per cent to reach this stage of the tournament and 16.9 per cent to be champions of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
PSG Vs Real Madrid lineups
Both teams are expected to miss a number of their key players because of suspensions and injuries. PSG could miss first-team starters Lucas Hernandez and William Pacho who were dismissed in the final stage of the quarter-finals game against Bayern Munich. It’s expected that Lucas Beraldo will pair with captain Marquinhos at the central back position with little or no changes at other positions.
For Real Madrid, Dean Hujsen will miss this game after being dismissed during the later stages of the previous game. Therefore, Raul Asencio is expected to pair with German international, Antonio Rudiger at the central back position as the Brazilian centre back, Elder Millitao still struggle for match fitness after a long term injury.
PSG possible lineups against Real Madrid:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz; Barcola, Doue, Kvaratskhelia
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Asencio, F Garcia; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Valverde; Guler, G Garcia, Vinicius Junior.
How to watch PSG Vs Real Madrid, FIFA Club World Cup Semi-final.
The match will be live televised on DAZN through multiple platforms and languages in Europe as well as the United States. For the outside audience across the globe may access information through sofascore.com on the local media partners given accreditation to air the tournament’s matches.
