Real Madrid XI vs Paris Saint-Germain – Predicted lineup and team news
Two of the pre-tournament favourites have reached the final four, with a place in the final at stake at the MetLife Stadium.
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Real Madrid have squeezed past Juventus and Borussia Dortmund in the knockout rounds to reach this stage and next face the European champions.
Xabi Alonso is hoping to start his tenure in perfect fashion with silverware this summer. The winner of tonight's tie will return to the venue to face Chelsea in Sunday's final.
Real Madrid XI vs Paris Saint-Germain – Predicted lineup and team news
Real Madrid team news
Gonzalo Garcia's form appears to have made him undroppable with the forward the breakout star of the tournament. The 21-year-old has netted four goals to emerge as the joint-leader in the Golden Boot race. Garcia had never started a game for Real Madrid before the tournament.
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Kylian Mbappe scored from the bench against Dortmund but may be resigned to another substitute role against his former side, given Garcia's form.
Dean Huijsen will miss the clash through suspension. The summer arrival from Bournemouth was sent off in stoppage time of the quarter-final win over Borussia Dortmund. Raul Asencio is expected to regain his place in the side as a result.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Asencio, F Garcia; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Valverde; Guler, G Garcia, Vinicius Junior
When is Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid?
Paris Saint-Germain take on Real Madrid in their FIFA Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday 9th July 2025. Kick-off at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is 8pm BST.
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What TV channel is Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid?
All fixtures at this summer's tournament can be streamed via the DAZN website.
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