All eyes will be on Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid when the two European giants clash in the Club World Cup semifinals.
Both PSG and Real Madrid came into this summer’s newly expanded tournament as two of the favorites to win the Club World Cup. The defending European champions have played near-perfect in the United States, barring a group stage defeat to Botafogo, while Los Blancos have yet to lose under Xabi Alonso.
Now, undoubtedly the two best teams in the Club World Cup will come face to face with a trip to the final on the line. PSG and Real Madrid have shared plenty of Champions League battles in the last decade, but they have not played one another since 2022.
A lot has changed since that last meeting, including Kylian Mbappé’s allegiance. The Frenchman, who enjoyed a seven-year stint at PSG and became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, now represents Real Madrid. The reunion between Mbappé and his former club adds another layer of tension to the highly anticipated fixture at MetLife Stadium.
Here is guide to the Club World Cup semifinals.
