During the semi-final of the World Cup of Clubs, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made an exceptional performance against Real Madrid, winning between 4 and 0. Fabian Ruiz was particularly brilliant, recording a double and fuelling speculation on his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or. Although other players such as Ousmane Dembélé were mentioned more often, the entire team, with the complementarity of Vitinha, João Neves and Ruiz in the middle of the field, demonstrated a remarkable collective strength under the leadership of Luis Enrique. Ruiz himself recognizes the importance of the collective, but does not hesitate to dream of the prestigious individual trophy after a season rich in success.

The European press praised the superiority of the PSG, highlighting the difference in level shown in this match. Media such as AS, Marca, the Gazzetta dello Sport and Sport have highlighted Luis Enrique’s work as a true architect of this team. Their analyses highlight the transformation of the PSG into an impressive football machine, compared to the Barça de Guardiola for its fluidity and efficiency. The defensive impact of Kylian Mbappé, underlined by Sport, is also highlighted, recalling Enrique’s initial plans to transform the club’s potential.

This victory also raised questions about the transfer of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid, some believe that it has potentially harmed the Madrid collective. Real Madrid suffered a humiliating defeat, winning three goals after only 24 minutes of play, an event that has been new for 22 years. This performance highlights the club’s weaknesses and the current superiority of the PSG, which continues its journey towards a new major title, thus increasing its name in the history of football.