Real Madrid has started 2025 with an outstanding performance, ranking as the second team with the most victories across all competitions among clubs from the five major European leagues. With 12 wins in 16 matches played, only PSG (13 wins) surpasses Real Madrid. Two teams that could meet in a potential Champions League semifinal.

Real Madrid starts to perform

The key to Real Madrid's success in this new year has been their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. In La Liga, they are in second place with 54 points, tied with the leader FC Barcelona, which has also had an impressive start to 2025.

Additionally, Real Madrid has advanced to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after comfortably defeating Manchester City in the new playoff phase with a 6-3 aggregate score. Tonight, they will aim to continue this great form in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey against Real Sociedad.

PSG remains unbeaten in Ligue 1 and prepares for the Coupe de France

Meanwhile, PSG remains undefeated in Ligue 1 and, aside from a draw against Stade Reims, has won all its matches since the start of the year, establishing itself as one of the best teams in Europe. This status must be confirmed in Champions League against Liverpool, the best team of the season.

Before that, PSG will need to overcome their Coupe de France match against the humble Stade Briochin, where it's expected that Luis Enrique will rest some of his best players, thinking about the weekend's match against Lille before diving into the Champions League tie against Liverpool.