PSG Rout Madrid, Reach Club World Cup Final

Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Real Madrid from the 2025 Club World Cup with a decisive 4-0 victory, highlighted by two goals from Fabian Ruiz. The result exposed a significant gap between the teams and marked a challenging start for new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti. Alonso acknowledged the defeat as a wake-up call and emphasized the need for urgent improvement as Madrid enters a transitional phase. Pundits criticized Alonso’s tactics, but both he and his supporters insisted the loss is a learning opportunity rather than a lasting setback. PSG’s win was celebrated in Paris and among Barcelona fans due to their rivalry with Madrid. PSG advance to face Chelsea in the final, while Madrid must address key issues to regain their place among Europe’s elite.