In the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, the two teams played impressively. PSG beat Bayern Munich 2-0 despite being sent off by 2 players. Real beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic match until the last minute.
PSG vs Real Madrid create a classic match between the reigning UEFA Champions League champions and Spain's powerful opponent. This is a match where the result is very difficult to predict.
"I watched PSG vs Bayern Munich and I think PSG are in great form at the moment," Dortmund striker Julian Brandt said after his team's loss to Real.
"It's hard to say whether we will face future world champions," the German added to the Spanish side.
"PSG are a very, very difficult team to play for," Real defender Antonio Rudiger shared. "They have proven themselves to be one of the strongest teams in Europe, so it will be a tough game. But we are Real Madrid and we are ready for this challenge."
The last time the two teams met was in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, 2022, Real Madrid won 3-2 overall before lifting their 14th European title.
But most of Real's current squad has not faced the formidable version of PSG, under the leadership of Luis Enrique, except for defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The defender faced PSG in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 last season with Liverpool. The result Liverpool lost 1-4 after a penalty shootout.
Arnold said: I have played for PSG this season and they are special. Of course, it will be a difficult match. Both teams have won their positions in the semi-finals, but in the knockout round, anything can happen.
We will return now, recover, work hard and be ready for a difficult match. Hopefully the best team will win.
In this year's tournament, Real scored 11 goals and PSG scored 12 goals. Both teams have a strong comeback of key stars. Both Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored in the quarter-finals. They will be an important figure in the upcoming semi-final.
Speaking about the next opponent, defender Fran Garcia shared: PSG have proven how good they are, both domestically and in the Champions League. They have been a candidate for the Club World Cup since the beginning. I think our wingers need to be ready to stop their opponents and make it difficult for them.
But in the end, they should also be wary of us. For me, Real Madrid is still the best team. Now, we have to prove it on the pitch.
According to Fran Garcia, with the standards that he and his teammates must adhere to every day at the club, it is not difficult to understand why Real Madrid aim for the final and aim for the championship.
We have to focus on and continue to promote the progress we have made since the arrival of coach Alonso. We are working hard, and little by little, you can see a change in Real Madrid's mentality," Garcia shared.
The PSG vs Real Madrid match will take place at 2:00 a.m. on July 10.
