The game is going to happen at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Match Prediction
This semi-final is a really important part of the bigger 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where PSG, the champions of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League from France, will face off against Real Madrid, the Spanish team that has won a record 15 UEFA Champions League titles and 9 Club World Cup titles.
PSG finished first in Group B with 6 points, winning against Seattle Sounders 2-0 and losing 1-0 to Botafogo, then they had a strong 2-0 win in the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich, with Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scoring in the 78th and 90+6th minutes.
Throughout the tournament, PSG has won 4 out of 5 games, scoring 14 goals and only allowing 1 goal, showing how strong their offense is. But, their win in the quarter-finals came with some trouble, as they got red cards for Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez, which left them with only nine players, and this might affect their defense.
Real Madrid topped Group H with 7 points, drawing 1-1 with Al Hilal, winning against Pachuca 3-1, and RB Salzburg 3-0, before winning 3-2 in the quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund, with goals from Gonzalo Garcia, Fran Garcia, and Kylian Mbappe.
They haven’t lost in 5 matches, scoring 11 goals, with a record of 4 wins and 1 draw. In La Liga 2024/25, they scored 78 goals in 38 matches, but they have shown some weaknesses in their defense.

15.06.2025 02:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 1
PSG vs Real Madrid

PSG is known for their high-pressing and possession-based style under Luis Enrique. They have been really good at attacking, scoring 14 goals in the tournament. Their defense has been strong too, only letting in 1 goal in their wins. However, the suspensions of Pacho and Hernandez might mess up their defense, which could make them vulnerable to Real Madrid’s counter-attacks.
Recently, they showed a lot of resilience by winning 2-0 against Bayern Munich even when they were down to nine players. But to keep doing well, they need to maintain their defensive structure.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, has a balanced approach under Xabi Alonso. They control the midfield well and make quick transitions. Their attack, featuring Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Gonzalo Garcia, has been very effective. However, their defense has some weaknesses, allowing 23 shots on target.
The absence of Huijsen and injuries to important defenders could be a chance for PSG to take advantage. Still, Real Madrid’s unbeaten streak shows they can adapt, especially with Mbappe making a big impact.
Based on the analysis, we think the game will be really close and have a lot of goals scored. Both teams are expected to score, but PSG seems to have a little advantage because of their strong performance and ability to bounce back, even though they have some problems in defense.
Our prediction:
1 (PSG to Win)
Odds:2.39
Published: 07.07.2025 11:55
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
PSG (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira, youth player/Lucas Hernández replacement
Midfielders: Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, João Neves
Forwards: Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Real Madrid (4-3-3 / 4-4-2 Hybrid)
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, Fran García
Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler
Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Players Who Won’t Play:
Paris Saint-Germain
Suspended:
- Willian Pacho (defender)
- Lucas Hernández (defender)
Injured:
- Renato Sanches (midfielder)
- Nuno Mendes (left-back)
- Presnel Kimpembe (centre-back)
Real Madrid
Suspended:
- Dean Huijsen (defender)
Injured:
- David Alaba (centre-back)
- Endrick (forward)
- Ferland Mendy (left-back)