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The Humiliation of Luis Enrique’s PSG Over Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain handed Real Madrid a historic 3-0 defeat in the first half of the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal, leaving the Spanish giants stunned.
A Blistering Start for PSG
The match kicked off at a frantic pace, and within the first 9 minutes, PSG were already 2-0 up. The first goal came after a mistake from Raúl Asencio, who lost possession inside the area, allowing Ousmane Dembélé to face Thibaut Courtois and pass the ball to Fabián Ruiz, who made no mistake in putting it into the net. Shortly after, another error from Antonio Rüdiger gave Dembélé the chance to score the second goal, using his speed and precision to beat the Belgian goalkeeper.
The dominance of Luis Enrique’s side was overwhelming, with a high press that overwhelmed Xabi Alonso’s team. The normally solid Real Madrid defense was vulnerable to the intensity and accuracy of the Parisian attack.
The Third Goal: A Collective Masterpiece
At the 24-minute mark, PSG sealed their dominance with a third spectacular goal. A team move involving multiple players culminated in a pass from Achraf Hakimi to Dembélé, who assisted Fabián Ruiz for a classy finish past Courtois. This goal highlighted the synchronization and tactical understanding of the French side, leaving Real Madrid without answers.
A Blow to Madrid’s Pride
Paris Saint-Germain leads 3-0 against Real Madrid after the first half of their Club World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.
Two catastrophic mistakes by Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rudiger allowed PSG to take a 2-0 lead in nine minutes, with goals from Fabián Ruiz and Ousmane Dembélé. The Spanish midfielder completed his brace in the 24th minute following a fabulous team move by the French side.

