Paris Saint-Germain delivered an absolutely stunning performance at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, handing Spanish giants Real Madrid a humiliating 4-0 thrashing to book their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
Just a month after their dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final, Luis Enrique’s Parisians have once again sent a resounding statement to the footballing world.
They now stand on the cusp of capping an incredible season with a coveted world title, and believe me, they look unstoppable!
There was no doubt about PSG’s intent from the get-go. A rampant 18-minute spell in the first half completely blew Real Madrid away.
The floodgates opened in the sixth minute when a defensive lapse allowed Ousmane Dembele to set up Fabian Ruiz for the opener. Just three minutes later, another Real Madrid error saw Dembele coolly double PSG’s lead.
Before Real Madrid could even catch their breath, Ruiz added his second and PSG’s third, courtesy of a brilliant cut-back from Achraf Hakimi after a scintillating passing move.
Kenyan football enthusiasts watching would have been mesmerized by the fluidity of PSG’s play.
Even the introduction of veteran Luka Modric for his final appearance for Real Madrid couldn’t stem the tide. Substitute Goncalo Ramos then rubbed salt into the wounds with a breakaway fourth, sparking wild celebrations from the PSG faithful.
Having already secured the Champions League and a domestic double, PSG now head into Sunday’s final against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea as strong favourites.
For Real Madrid and their new coach Xabi Alonso, this was an embarrassing exit, and the focus will now shift to regrouping for a new era without the legendary Modric. The world awaits a captivating final!