
PSG and Real Madrid: The Clash at the FIFA Club World Cup
Prepare for an exciting semifinal as PSG faces Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup. With key players and a thrilling season behind them, both teams have everything at stake.
PSG and Real Madrid will meet on Wednesday for one of the most anticipated matches of the season, as the team coached by Luis Enrique will face the Spanish giants and former PSG star Kylian Mbappe, who is expected to start. PSG is in excellent form after winning the Treble this season, including their first Champions League title.
- Date: Wednesday, July 9 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: PSG +130; Draw +270; Real Madrid +187
Possible lineups
PSG XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz; Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Real Madrid XI: Thibaut Courtois; Antonio Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dean Huijsen; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fede Valverde, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Fran Garcia; Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe.
Player to watch
Gonzalo Garcia, Real Madrid – The young striker has surprised many by scoring four goals in the tournament. With Mbappe likely to return, Xabi Alonso may consider keeping Garcia in a key role due to his recent performance.
Storyline to watch
Hakimi faces his past – The Moroccan player grew up in the youth team of Real Madrid before moving to Borussia Dortmund and Inter, and winning the Champions League this year with PSG. Hakimi will be motivated to prove Real Madrid made a mistake in not signing him back over the years.
Prediction
PSG is poised to claim victory and round off a remarkable season. Pick: PSG 2, Real Madrid 1.