Fabian Ruiz was the star of the show, netting two goals as European champions Paris Saint-Germain showcased their dominance in a thrilling encounter against Real Madrid. The Parisians delivered a stunning 4-0 victory in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, paving the way for an exciting final clash with Chelsea.
In a breathtaking display, Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele found the back of the net within the first nine minutes, leaving Real Madrid reeling and the vast majority of the 77,542 fans clad in white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York momentarily speechless.
The Spanish midfielder struck again before the break, and Goncalo Ramos sealed the deal with a late fourth goal, propelling Luis Enrique’s squad to the brink of triumph in FIFA’s latest tournament.
A triumph over Chelsea this Sunday would crown an extraordinary season for the Parisians, who have already clinched the French title and secured their inaugural UEFA Champions League trophy in May.
“This season is shaping up to be something extraordinary, and we truly earned this victory,” Luis Enrique stated to DAZN, as he turned his focus to the upcoming final.
“We’re gearing up for another challenge against a formidable opponent in Chelsea.” The team delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition, and now the focus shifts to preparation. The goal is clear: to make history for the club, followed by a well-deserved break.
Following a stunning 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan, marking the most significant victory in European Cup final history, PSG kicked off their Club World Cup campaign by netting four goals against Atlético Madrid. How they effortlessly overcame Real was particularly noteworthy.
PSG showcased a remarkable fluidity on the pitch, a sharp contrast to Madrid, which is still finding its footing under the guidance of new coach Xabi Alonso.
“Today, we simply didn’t meet the mark,” stated Alonso. “While we may not be the first team to fall to them, there are numerous areas where we can enhance our performance.”
Mbappe faced challenges in making a significant impact during his inaugural start at the tournament, marking his first encounter against PSG since departing the French club last year.
The loss is a significant setback for Real, who aimed to clinch the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup and further extend their impressive record of 15 European Cups.
PSG faced a significant challenge without their commanding centre-back, Willian Pacho, who was sidelined due to suspension after receiving a red card in the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. However, this setback proved inconsequential.
Lucas Beraldo seamlessly integrated into the defence, joining the rest of PSG’s top-tier lineup on the pitch.
