FIFA Club World Cup: PSG vs. Real Madrid Picks — European Heavyweights Collide For a Spot in the Final (Jul 9)

A stunning clash in prospect is set for the MetLife Stadium on July 9, as the defending Champions League holders take on the most decorated team in European history.

PSG has been the standout team on the continent over the last 12 months, and Luis Enrique’s side will be targeting world domination this summer. The Parisians booked their spot in the semi-finals on Saturday with a professional 2-0 win against Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid have been one of the most-supported teams at the Club World Cup this summer. Kylian Mbappe will come up against his former side in the semi-finals after netting in the 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

PSG vs. Real Madrid Overview

Odds

PSG vs. Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first competitive meeting between Real Madrid and PSG since March 2022. On that occasion, Los Blancos recorded a 3-1 win. However, that success in Real Madrid’s only victory over the Parisians since March 2018.

PSG Team News

PSG will be without two first-team players on Wednesday after Lucas Hernandez and Willian Pacho were both sent off in the 2-0 win against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Possible Lineup

G. Donnarumma (GK); A. Hakimi, Marquinhos, P. Kimpembe, N. Mendes, J. Neves, Vitinha, F. Ruiz, D. Doue, O. Dembele, K. Kvaratskhelia

Real Madrid Team News

Summer signing Dean Huijsen will be unavailable for Real Madrid on Wednesday after being sent off against Borussia Dortmund. Raul Asencio is expected to be recalled to the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); T. Alexander-Arnold, A. Rudiger, R. Asencio, F. Mendy, F. Valverde, A. Tchouameni, A. Guler, J. Bellingham, K. Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

PSG vs. Real Madrid Picks

This Wednesday’s semi-final arguably pits the two best teams in Europe against one another.

It should be a fascinating clash. However, the preference is for Xabi Alonso’s fast-improving Real Madrid side, who showcased their attacking talent with a stunning display against Dortmund on Saturday. But, there would be no surprise should this match require extra time.