European headlines are ablaze following Real Madrid’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 Club World Cup semi-final, held yesterday.
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The dominant performance sees PSG secure a spot in the final against Chelsea, set to take place this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain:
Final Showdown Chelsea booked their ticket to the final after a solid 2-0 victory over Brazilian club Fluminense.
Notably, the final will be attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, adding another layer of global interest to the high-stakes clash.
Luis Enrique: We want to make history in our club and then take our holidays.
Luis Enrique wrapped up his remarks by emphasizing Paris Saint-Germain’s ambition to make history as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Club World Cup final.
After a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid, Enrique acknowledged the challenge ahead but remained optimistic, stating:
“We are almost there.
We want to make history in our club and then take our holidays.”
He praised his squad’s performance and resilience, especially in the heat, and highlighted Ousmane Dembélé’s impact, calling him “our best player of the season by a long way”.
The final offers PSG the chance to cap off a historic season with their fifth major trophy.
European Media Reactions
The loss sparked bold headlines across the continent:
- Foot Mercato: “Real Madrid must revolutionize its transfer market after humiliation by PSG”
- RMC: “Paris humiliates Real Madrid and heads to final against Chelsea”
- Mundo Deportivo: “4-0: PSG advances to the final after crushing Real Madrid”
- The Mirror: “PSG crushes Real Madrid and books Club World Cup final against Chelsea”
- Marca: “Perfect PSG demolishes Real Madrid”
Xabi Alonso Responds to Crushing Defeat
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso shared a candid reflection on the team’s performance:
“It was tough from the first ten minutes. PSG is a project built over time; we are just starting. Courage doesn’t always mean superiority.”
He acknowledged the team’s struggles, especially after conceding a third goal before halftime, and emphasized that this defeat will serve as a lesson:
“This marks the end of our Club World Cup journey, and it’s painful.
But it’s also a starting point for a stronger season ahead.”
