Club World Cup 2025: Paris Saint Germain-Real Madrid, the likely lineups
The second semifinal of the 2025 Club World Cup is undoubtedly the most anticipated of the entire competition. Competing for a place in the final in New York will be two real battleships of European soccer: on one side Paris Saint-Germain, reigning European champions, and on the other side Real Madrid, a multi-decorated team with no less than 15 Champions Leagues in its trophy cabinet. A challenge that smacks of an anticipated final, loaded with history, talent and international rivalry.
The Parisians, led by Luis Enrique, arrive at this appointment on the strength of a convincing 2-0 success against Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals, signed by an impeccable tactical organization and the explosive quality of their offensive men. A strong signal, the one sent by the French club, which is more determined than ever to also win the world club title, never achieved before.
More complicated, but equally exciting, path for Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid. The Blancos got the better of Borussia Dortmund at the end of a spectacular match full of twists and turns, which ended 3-2. The Spanish team, which has a taste for European and international nights in its DNA, now wants to return to the roof of the world.
The’appointment with this super challenge is set for Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The match will be played in the prestigious setting of New York’s MetLife Stadium, a facility with a capacity of more than 80,000. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. Italian time (3 p.m. local time). A semifinal that promises spectacle and could write a new page in world soccer history.
Probable lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Mendes; Neves, Ruiz, Vitinha; Doue, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé. Coach: Luis Enrique
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Garcia, Tchouaméni; Valverde, Modric, Güler; Bellingham; Mbappé, Vinícius Junior. Coach: Xabi Alonso
