PSG vs. Real Madrid Tips and Odds – 09/07/2025

• Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
• Fixture: Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid

The Stage Is Set

The iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is primed for a blockbuster semi-final as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid collide in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Both clubs are European giants, and this encounter is being billed as a clash worthy of any Champions League final. PSG, fresh off a historic treble-winning season, are hungry to add a Club World Cup to their trophy cabinet. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are aiming for a record-extending sixth title in this competition, eager to bounce back after a rare trophyless domestic campaign.

PSG’s route to the semi-final has been dramatic. After dispatching Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarter-finals, despite finishing with nine men due to red cards for Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernández, the Parisians have shown both resilience and flair. Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué provided the goals, while Gianluigi Donnarumma’s heroics in goal kept Bayern at bay. However, the suspensions to Pacho and Hernández mean Luis Enrique will have to reshuffle his defense for this crucial tie.

Real Madrid’s journey has also been eventful. Under new boss Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in an enthralling quarter-final. Goals from Gonzalo García, Fran García, and a late strike from Kylian Mbappé (now in Madrid colors) sealed their spot in the last four. Madrid’s attacking quality remains undoubted, but injuries have plagued their squad, particularly in defense and attack, with key absentees including Vinícius Júnior and Lucas Vázquez, and Aurélien Tchouaméni suspended.

Both sides arrive in good form. PSG recently beat Bayern Munich and have enjoyed a dominant run in Ligue 1 and Europe, while Real Madrid’s last five matches include victories over Borussia Dortmund, Real Sociedad, and Sevilla, with only a narrow El Clásico defeat to Barcelona marring their recent record. The momentum is strong, but squad depth will be tested given the absences.

Key Players to Watch

• PSG:
  • Ousmane Dembélé – In scintillating form, scoring crucial goals and providing pace on the wing.
  • Désiré Doué – The teenager has emerged as a big-game player, scoring in the quarter-final.
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma – The Italian goalkeeper’s shot-stopping could be decisive with a makeshift defense in front of him.
  • Achraf Hakimi and Bradley Barcola – Both offer attacking thrust and width.
• Real Madrid:
  • Kylian Mbappé – Facing his former club, the French superstar is Madrid’s main goal threat.
  • Jude Bellingham – The Englishman’s box-to-box dynamism is crucial in midfield.
  • Fran García – Stepping up in defense amid an injury crisis.
  • Gonzalo García – The young forward is making a name for himself in big matches.

Prediction

This match is tantalizingly poised. PSG’s attacking firepower and recent form give them a slight edge, but the loss of key defenders due to suspension could expose vulnerabilities. Real Madrid’s experience in major finals and the presence of game-changers like Mbappé and Bellingham mean they can never be written off, even with a depleted squad. Expect a high-scoring, tense affair that could go the distance. A narrow PSG win or a penalty shootout cannot be ruled out.

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This semi-final promises fireworks, drama, and world-class footballing talent. Whether you’re a diehard PSG or Real Madrid supporter or just a neutral, this is a match you won’t want to miss.