Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Semi-Final
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
Paris Saint-Germain are looking to finish off a season that may never be topped as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the second semi-final at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV & online: UK – DAZN & Channel 5 / US – DAZN
Paris Saint-Germain team news: Defensive suspensions
Ahead of their clash with Los Blancos this week, PSG are dealing with a couple of suspensions in defence. Centre-back Willian Pacho and full-back Lucas Hernandez were both sent off late on their quarter-final win against Bayern Munich.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Unavailable: Willian Pacho (Suspended), Hernandez (Suspended)
Questionable:
Real Madrid team news: Defensive suspension
Much like the Parisiens, Madrid are also dealing with an absentee in defence as Dean Huijsen was sent off in their quarter-final win against Borussia Dortmund. Kylian Mbappe has returned but may remain on the bench due to the form of Gonzalo Garcia.
Predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni; Fede Valverde, Bellingham; Guler; Vinicius Junior, Gonzalo Garcia
Unavailable: Dean Huijsen (Suspended)
Questionable:
Key stats
- Coming soon…
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid prediction
Paris Saint-Germain won their first ever treble and won four trophies last season, winning their first ever UEFA Champions League at the end of May. Luis Enrique’s Parisiens have not been as consistently brilliant in the FIFA Club World Cup, and yet they have probably still been the best team in the tournament.
Real Madrid are adapting to the Xabi Alonso style of football and they have grown into the tournament as it has gone on. The 15-time European champions finished at the top of an intriguing group before knockout victories against Juventus and then Borussia Dortmund ahead of their semi-final clash with PSG.
PSG are a joy to watch on the pitch, and Madrid are beginning to become more progressive, so it is expected to be an entertaining watch for the neutral.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid tip: Both teams to score
