Overview

• Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring in the sixth minute and doubled his tally in the 24th as PSG dominated the semifinal.
• Ousmane Dembélé extended the lead in the ninth minute and Gonçalo Ramos added a late fourth goal to complete the rout.
• Real Madrid’s preparations were disrupted by a storm delay en route to New York and the absence of key defenders Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold undermined their back line.
• PSG’s high press and fluid attacking movement stifled Xabi Alonso’s side, preventing any clear scoring opportunities for the Spanish champions.
• The match carried off-field storylines including Kylian Mbappé’s reunion with PSG amid a $64.4 million wage dispute and coach Luis Enrique receiving congratulatory messages from Barcelona supporters.