Real Madrid, PSG Reach FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals After Dramatic Wins

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium, advancing to face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia gave Real an early 2-0 lead, but Dortmund staged a late comeback with goals from Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy, the latter coming from a penalty after Dean Huijsen was sent off. Kylian Mbappé, returning from illness and coming off the bench, scored a spectacular overhead kick that restored Real's two-goal advantage and proved crucial in the final moments. PSG, despite finishing with nine players, defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 to also reach the semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated clash between the two European giants. This semifinal marks Mbappé's first competitive match against his former club PSG since joining Real Madrid, adding extra intrigue to the encounter. Both teams showed resilience and high-quality football, promising an exciting semifinal showdown in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup.