Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semifinal, booking a place in Sunday’s final against Chelsea at MetLife Stadium (19:00 GMT). Fabian Ruiz scored twice in a dominant first half, capitalizing on defensive errors from Madrid. Ousmane Dembele added a goal after a Rudiger mistake, and substitute Goncalo Ramos sealed the rout late on.
Luis Enrique praised his side’s performance in the sweltering New Jersey heat, calling it “a special moment” for the team. He also hailed Dembele as the standout player of the season, crediting his 35-goal haul as key to PSG’s success. Midfielder Ruiz, named Player of the Match, said the team delivered a “perfect performance” and expressed confidence ahead of the final.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso admitted the result was a setback but highlighted his team’s inexperience, asking for a well-earned break after a demanding season.
With both PSG and Chelsea eyeing their fourth title of the year, Sunday’s final promises to be a high-stakes all-European showdown in football’s first billion-dollar tournament. Al Jazeera will provide live coverage from 16:00 GMT.
