Paris Saint-Germain faced Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Club World Cup, a crucial match to be played on July 9, 2025 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The arbitrator appointed for this meeting is Szymoń Marciniak. From the beginning of the match, Paris was 2-0 ahead thanks to the defensive mistakes of Real Madrid, notably Raul Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger. Fabian Ruiz opened the score in the 6th minute, followed by Ousmane Dembélé in the 9th minute, placing Real Madrid in trouble.

Despite these first goals, the MTP continued to demonstrate its determination and talent. A remarkable collective action, initiated by an exchange of passes between Ashraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé, allowed Hakimi to break through the Madrid defence and serve Fabian Ruiz perfectly. The Spanish midfielder, well positioned, took advantage of this opportunity to score his second goal of the game, bringing the score to 3-0. This action reflects the PSG’s offensive ability and willingness to take control of the game.

This semifinal victory is an important step for Paris Saint-Germain in his quest for the title of club world champion. The offensive performance of the PSG, combined with the defensive mistakes of Real Madrid, allowed the Parisian club to take a comfortable lead. The game is still ongoing, however, and Real Madrid will have the opportunity to return to the score. The rest of the meeting promises to be exciting and decisive in determining who will win this final.