July 10, (THEWILL) — Paris Saint-Germain delivered a masterclass performance, thrashing Real Madrid 4–0 in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring with a first-half brace, while Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos added to the tally, ensuring a dominant victory. Real Madrid’s defensive errors proved costly, with Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger culpable for early concessions. The match saw PSG assert their superiority from the outset, leaving Los Blancos with no response.
The French champions struck twice within the first 10 minutes, capitalising on Madrid’s sloppy defending. Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves early on, but was helpless as Ruiz and Dembélé punished defensive lapses. Ruiz extended the lead before the half-hour mark, sealing his brace and effectively ending the contest before the interval. PSG’s relentless pressing and clinical finishing left Xabi Alonso’s side chasing shadows, with the Spanish manager unable to stem the tide.
Real Madrid’s disjointed performance raised questions about their readiness for elite competition. Alonso introduced Luka Modrić in the second half for a farewell appearance, while Dani Carvajal returned from injury, but neither could inspire a comeback. PSG, in contrast, managed the game with ease, Luis Enrique rotating key players ahead of the final. The Spanish coach’s tactical setup neutralised Madrid’s attack, with the midfield trio of Ruiz, Vitinha, and Manuel Ugarte controlling proceedings.
The fourth goal arrived late as Bradley Barcola teed up Ramos for a simple finish, compounding Madrid’s misery. PSG’s comprehensive display reinforced their status as favourites for the trophy, with Chelsea awaiting in the final on July 13. Enrique’s side have now won 12 consecutive matches across all competitions, underlining their dominance in world football. Real Madrid, meanwhile, face scrutiny after their heaviest defeat in a Club World Cup fixture.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
