“Monster” PSG and the declaration of a new era
In just the first 24 minutes of the match, PSG turned the match against Real Madrid into a walk in the park when they scored three goals in a row thanks to Fabián Ruiz (double) and Ousmane Dembélé.
The French representative completely controlled the game thanks to their fast playing style, smooth coordination and effective high pressing ability under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique.
By the end of the match, Gonçalo Ramos made it 4-0, ending a nightmare night for the Spanish Royal Team .
Despite not having Kylian Mbappé regularly in the tournament due to his poor physical condition, PSG still played like a perfectly run machine.
The midfield with Vitinha, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz not only controlled the ball but also controlled the tempo of the match extremely effectively.
The two wings, guarded by Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, continuously penetrated Real's defense, creating terrible pressure throughout the 90 minutes.
Gareth Bale, former Real Madrid player, commented: “PSG look like a team built for long-term dominance – young, uncompromising and always ready to hurt opponents.”
With this victory, PSG is close to winning their fourth major title in 2025, after having won Ligue 1, the French Cup and the Champions League. If they count the French Super Cup, they can complete a “clean cup” season – something that has never happened in the club’s history.
Luis Enrique also became the first coach to win the “treble” with two different clubs in his career (Barcelona and PSG). His team successively defeated Inter Milan (5-0), Atletico Madrid (4-0), Bayern Munich (2-0 with only 9 men) and now Real Madrid (4-0) – a series of achievements that has surprised fans.
Real Madrid collapses, Alonso promises a new start
For Real Madrid, this defeat marked their heaviest defeat at the Club World Cup – a tournament in which they had never lost a match before.
Coach Xabi Alonso, who was appointed after a failed season under Carlo Ancelotti, decided to return to a four-man defence instead of a five-man defence – a system that had helped Real Madrid play so solidly in previous matches.
However, this choice turned out to be wrong in the context of the defense missing Dean Huijsen (suspended) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (injured). PSG quickly took advantage of the space, scoring two goals in just the first 9 minutes, and completely controlled the game.
After the match, coach Alonso admitted: “We were two goals down too early and couldn’t regain our composure. This defeat is really painful, but sometimes you have to see mistakes to learn and prepare better for the future.”
The former Spanish player also confirmed that he will reform his squad after the summer break, not ruling out the possibility of adding notable new recruits: “We will start a new era, with new people and a new spirit. The goal is to build a cohesive team that does not depend on individuals.”
Despite Mbappé's 48 goals and assists in the 2024/25 season, Real Madrid still went empty-handed in all competitions, something that has never happened in the past decade.
In addition, this match was also Luka Modrić's last in a Real shirt, ending a journey of 597 matches before joining AC Milan.
The final between PSG and Chelsea will take place at 20:00 (BST) on Sunday 13 July at MetLife Stadium – where the two most elite representatives of European football will decide the world championship at club level.
It will be a clash between a devastating PSG and a young, energetic Chelsea with João Pedro, Palmer, Nkunku and a host of quality new signings. A night that will decide history awaits.
Notable Statistics
• PSG have won their last five knockout games in all competitions by a combined score of 18-0 – a formidable run of form.
• This is the first time since 2003 that Real Madrid have conceded three goals in the first 25 minutes of a match (against Sevilla in La Liga).
• With goals and assists, Fabián Ruiz is one of the most prominent names in the tournament, along with Dembele, Hakimi and Neves.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/psg-vui-dap-real-madrid-trat-tu-moi-cua-bong-da-the-gioi-150856.html
Comment (0)