Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – Semifinals
Broadcast: DAZN (Global), Channel 5 (UK), UniMás/TUDN (USA)
Match Overview
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal delivers a dream matchup as UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain face five-time Club World Cup champions Real Madrid in a clash of European titans. It’s a high-stakes encounter featuring global superstars, tactical masterminds, and a subplot that writes itself: Kylian Mbappé facing his former club. PSG are chasing a historic quintuple after winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the Trophée des Champions, and their first-ever Champions League title. Real Madrid, under new manager Xabi Alonso, are looking to salvage a trophyless season with a record-extending sixth Club World Cup crown.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Club World Cup Form | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| PSG | W-W-W-W-L | W-W-W-W-L | 12 | 1 |
| Real Madrid | W-W-W-D-W | W-W-D-W-D | 10 | 5 |
PSG defeated Bayern Munich 2–0 in the quarterfinals despite finishing with nine men.
Real Madrid edged Borussia Dortmund 3–2, with a late bicycle kick from Mbappé sealing the win.
This is their first meeting since 2022, when Madrid won 3–1 in the Champions League Round of 16.
Tactical Breakdown
Paris Saint-Germain
Coach: Luis Enrique
Formation: 4-3-3
Key Players:
Ousmane Dembélé – 33 goals this season; scored vs Bayern
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 1 goal, 2 assists in the tournament
João Neves & Vitinha – Midfield duo dominating possession
Unavailable: Willian Pacho, Lucas Hernandez (suspended); Achraf Hakimi, Fabián Ruiz (fitness doubts)
Strengths:
Midfield control with Neves and Vitinha
High pressing and early scoring (3 of last 4 wins sealed by halftime)
Defensive solidity (4 clean sheets in 5 matches)
Real Madrid
Coach: Xabi Alonso
Formation: 4-3-3
Key Players:
Kylian Mbappé – Scored in quarterfinal; facing former club
Gonzalo García – Tournament’s joint top scorer (4 goals)
Jude Bellingham – Orchestrating play from midfield
Unavailable: Dean Huijsen (suspended), David Alaba (injured)
Strengths:
Clinical finishing in transition
Youthful energy from García and Arda Güler
Veteran leadership from Courtois, Rüdiger, and Valverde
Match Details
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Winner Faces: Chelsea or Fluminense in the final on July 13
How to Watch
| Region | Broadcaster |
| USA | DAZN, UniMás, TUDN |
| UK | Channel 5, DAZN UK |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
| Global | DAZN (free with registration) |
MATCH ODDS
Paris Saint-Germain + 130 Draw + 260 Real Madrid + 195
Over 3.5 + 140 Under 3.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
