PSG vs Real Madrid Prediction – 09.07.2025
What everyone expected at the Club World Cup is now a reality – PSG will face Real Madrid in the competition’s 1/2-finals. And one of these two amazing teams will reach the final in New Jersey. The current holder of the Champions League trophy goes head to head with the most successful team in the competition’s history. Luis Enrique faces his countryman Xabi Alonso in a great tactical battle between the two managers.
PSG vs Real Madrid Tips
- Over 2.5 Goals;
- Both Teams to Score;
PSG Preview and News
Luis Enrique has some problems to deal with before facing Real Madrid. Two of his defenders were sent off during the 2-0 win against Bayern Munich in the 1/4-finals. Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez saw the red so they won’t play in the next game. It means that most likely Lucas Beraldo will have to replace Pacho as a centre-back alongside Marquinhos.
PSG’s manager has to decide whether to start Ousmane Dembele against Madrid or keep him on the bench again. The French international scored one of the goals against Bayern, but he usually doesn’t start the games because of his recent injury. Now Enrique could decide the opposite.
As always, PSG’s midfield remains the team’s biggest strength. The trio consisting of Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz is probably the best in the world at the moment. Their performance remains crucial for the French champion
Real Madrid Preview and News
Reaching the Club World Cup final would be the first major achievement for Real Madrid’s new manager Xabi Alonso. The Basque coach brought new energy into Madrid’s dressing room, so winning the competition looks more realistic than ever.
Surprisingly, Gonzalo Garcia is the player to watch in Real Madrid’s team at the Club World Cup. The young striker scored four goals in the tournament, and he’s one of its stars. Because of his brilliant record at the CWC, Gonzalo could be a starter against PSG as well. This means that Kylian Mbappe could start from the bench once again.
Just like Luis Enrique, Xabi Alonso has problems in defence before the 1/2-finals. The summer signing Dean Huijsen got sent off during the 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in the 1/4-finals. It means that Raul Asencio will have to start the game alongside Antonio Rüdiger.
Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the 12th game between PSG and Real Madrid in history. The Spaniards have the advantage as they have won 6 of these matches. PSG were victorious in 3 of them.
PSG vs Real Madrid Betting Preview
Although picking a winner here is complicated, we might say that PSG are slight favourites to reach the Club World Cup final. Madrid are still “a work in progress” under Xabi Alonso while PSG are perfectly functioning machine. But you can never write Real Madrid off in competitions like this one – usually, they find a way to win.
One thing is for sure – it looks guaranteed that we will see some goals. Both teams have incredible attacking talent so it won’t be an easy day for the defenders. Let’s see what’s going to happen here!