Who Will PSG Face in the 2025 Club World Cup Semifinal?
PSG advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Club World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich. Now, they await their opponent between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
PSG secured their spot in the 2025 Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals. Despite finishing the match with nine players due to red cards for Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernández, the team, managed by Luis Enrique, showed defensive solidity and took advantage of their offensive opportunities. The goals were scored by Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, the latter in added time, ensuring the victory for PSG.
PSG: One step closer to glory
With this victory, PSG has become one of the favorites to lift the 2025 Club World Cup trophy. The standout performances from Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made several key interventions, and the offensive efficiency of Dembélé, who has been a crucial part of the attack, strengthen the team's aspirations. However, the red cards for Pacho and Hernández present a challenge for PSG's defense in the upcoming semifinal.
Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund: The next challenge
PSG’s semifinal opponent will be determined in the match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for July 5, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams have shown solid performances in the tournament: Real Madrid, managed by Xabi Alonso, has progressed with convincing victories, while Borussia Dortmund, under the direction of Niko Kovač, has been a strong contender. This match promises to be thrilling, with standout figures like Gonzalo García from Real Madrid and Serhou Guirassy from Dortmund, both key goal scorers for their respective teams.