The Paris Saint-Germain continues its impressive performance at the World Cup of Clubs, demonstrating significant strength both in defence and in attack. This progression suggests a possible final victory. However, the club will have to overcome a major challenge in the semi-final: facing Real Madrid, a much expected shock in France and Spain. This meeting marks the first confrontation between Kylian Mbappé and his former club, adding a particular and symbolic dimension to the event, promising an explosive duel. A victory against the Madrilenes would pave the way for a final against either the Fluminense or Chelsea, strong but less formidable opponents than Real Madrid, giving PSG a unique opportunity to win its first world title.

The semifinal pits a PSG facing crucial defensive absences. In the win over Bayern Munich, Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez were both expelled and suspended for the last two games of the tournament, including semifinal and final. This decision by FIFA, while surprising and disappointing, deprives the club of an effective defensive hinge, the duo Pacho-Marquinhos having been particularly successful throughout the season. Faced with this situation, Luis Enrique will have to rely on Lucas Beraldo, a young recruit still in the process of adaptation, to support Marquinhos in a match of maximum intensity, a challenge given the power of opposing attackers like Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham.

Despite these difficulties, the PSG could appeal to FIFA to reduce the penalty for suspensions. However, the deadlines are short and the chances of success seem slim. The club will therefore have to deal with these absences for the most important matches of the season. This semifinal, with a revanchard Mbappé, a revamped defense and a real Madrid still formidable, has all the ingredients to become a great moment of football. The PSG, despite the obstacles, still feeds the hope of world glory, but to achieve this, it will have to achieve a new feat by eliminating Real Madrid.