PSG vs Real Madrid is set for the Club World Cup 2025 semi-final on Wednesday, July 9 at 3 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. PSG will miss suspended defenders Pacho and Hernández, while Madrid are without Huijsen and Camavinga.
Key players include Dembélé, Doué, Gonzalo García, and Mbappé, who faces his former club. According to DAZN, the match will stream free worldwide, and Channel 5 will air it in the UK. Both teams are managing key absences but come in with strong momentum.
PSG vs Real Madrid: A Clash of Titans Set for New Jersey
PSG vs Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final sets the setting for one of the year’s most anticipated games. Kickoff for the game is planned for 3 PM ET on Wednesday, July 9, at New Jersey’s legendary MetLife Stadium.
All eyes are now on this exciting match after both clubs had an amazing journey to get here.
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Team News and Key Players to Watch
PSG vs Real Madrid promises high-quality football, but both teams have had to make adjustments ahead of the game.
Despite winning the Champions League, PSG will be without two important defenders, Lucas Hernández and Willian Pacho, due to suspensions. However, players like Ousmane Dembélé, who is known for his speed, and Désiré Doué, who scored in the previous round, will try to make the difference. The backline will be led by Donnarumma, Hakimi, and Marquinhos as the defense is organized.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, arrive after a thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. With rising talent Gonzalo García in hot form and Mbappé possibly facing his old club, there’s a lot of intrigue around this tie.
Madrid will be without Dean Huijsen and Camavinga, but coach Xabi Alonso is expected to keep the team balanced.
[TRENDING] Social Media Reactions
A social media storm was caused by the PSG vs. Real Madrid semi-final encounter. Fans of both teams are delighted. There have already been a number of tweets referring to it as a dream matchup.
One person commented, “It’s going to be a tough battle.”
Its gonna be a tough battle
— Richie (@Richie_NFT99) July 5, 2025
“The real final before the final,” another user had commented.
The real final before the final
— OG Crypto Boss💥 (@GibsoonCorp) July 5, 2025
Amit Mishra’s Take
There’s something special about PSG vs. Real Madrid that goes beyond the score. This is PSG’s opportunity to finally add the Club World Cup to their trophies collection. Although they have previously come close, this may be their best opportunity.
For Real Madrid, legacy is important. They are seeking a sixth trophy to begin a new era under Xabi Alonso, having already won the Club World Cup five times.
In a single match, the skill, the pressure, and the history all come together. The match between PSG and Real Madrid might very well be the tournament’s highlight.
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