It’s Official: PSG & Real Madrid Drop Star-Studded Lineups Ahead of Club World Cup Semi-Final Showdown 🔥🇺🇸

The starting XIs are out for what promises to be a blockbuster clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, set to kick off Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Nigerian time in the United States.

All eyes are on this titanic battle as Kylian Mbappé lines up against his former club, now as a Real Madrid player, with Luis Enrique’s PSG ready to test their mettle.

🟡 Real Madrid Starting XI (Manager: Xabi Alonso)

Courtois
Asensio – Rüdiger – Fran Garcia
Tchouaméni – Valverde – Bellingham – Arda Güler
Vinicius Jr – Mbappé – Gonzalo Garcia

🧠 Xabi Alonso goes bold, with Mbappé, Vini, and teenage wonder Gonzalo Garcia leading the front three — a rare mix of pace, flair, and finishing.

🔴 Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI (Manager: Luis Enrique)

Donnarumma
Hakimi – Marquinhos – Beraldo – Nuno Mendes
Neves – Vitinha – Fabián Ruiz
Dembélé – Désiré Doué – Kvaratskhelia

🔥 Luis Enrique sticks with fluidity and explosiveness up top, featuring Dembélé and Doué in attack with Kvaratskhelia — a frontline designed to stretch defenses and create chaos.

💬 Our Take

This isn’t just a semi-final. It’s a statement game. Mbappé returning to haunt his old club, rising stars like Doué and Garcia proving their worth, and midfield battles between Bellingham and Vitinha that could define the tempo.

On paper, Madrid looks sharper, but PSG’s unpredictability makes this a must-watch. It’s experience vs ambition. Legacy vs new dreams.

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