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PSG and Real Madrid Brace for Club World Cup Semi-Final in Scorching Heat

Luis Enrique’s reformed PSG meet Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid with a place in Sunday’s final against Chelsea at stake

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter Final - Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Seattle Sounders v Paris St Germain - Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 23, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique before the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
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Overview

  • Luis Enrique refused to compare his current squad to the Mbappé-era team and said he is focused solely on the future.
  • The PSG coach described facing Real Madrid as a “special” game that adds extra motivation against his former player.
  • Real Madrid’s new era under Xabi Alonso remains untested at this tournament level.
  • Temperatures above 35°C and humidity over 54% at MetLife Stadium have prompted a National Weather Service warning.
  • The semi-final winner will take on Chelsea in Sunday’s final after their 2-0 victory over Fluminense.