Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2025. 10:47 am CST.
Photo Credit: FIFA Club World Cup
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup reaches a fever pitch today as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid collide in the second semifinal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — with kickoff set for 1:00 pm Belize time.
This power clash follows Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fluminense on Tuesday, powered by a stunning brace from João Pedro, the club’s newest signing. Chelsea now await the winners of today’s match in the final scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 pm, also at MetLife.
Mbappé Faces Former Club
All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappé, who is expected to start for Real Madrid against his former club PSG for the first time since his transfer last year. The French superstar’s return to the starting lineup comes right after the spectacular bicycle-kick winner against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals.
Team Form and Key Players
- PSG arrive with momentum, having dispatched Bayern Munich 2-0 despite finishing with nine men. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé have emerged as attacking threats, while Marquinhos anchors a defense missing suspended starters.
- Real Madrid, led by manager Xabi Alonso, edged past Dortmund 3-2 in a thriller. With Dean Huijsen suspended, Raúl Asencio is expected to fill the defensive gap. Rising star Gonzalo García may partner Mbappé up front.
The match is part of the tournament’s expanded format, featuring 32 teams. With both clubs boasting recent Champions League titles, today’s semifinal is widely seen as a “final before the final.”
The winners will face Chelsea in what promises to be a historic encounter for the Club World Cup crown.
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