PSG vs Real Madrid: Ruiz at the double in 4-0 masterclass

PSG vs Real Madrid served up a statement performance on Wednesday as Luis Enrique’s men steamrolled the Spanish giants 4-0 to book a FIFA Club World Cup final date with Chelsea.

Ruiz strikes early

Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring after just six minutes, pouncing from close range after Ousmane Dembélé dispossessed Raúl Asencio inside the box. The midfielder’s sharp finish set the tone for a night of ruthless efficiency.

Dembélé dazzles

Three minutes later Dembélé doubled the advantage, nicking the ball off Antonio Rüdiger before sprinting clear and slotting low past Thibaut Courtois. The French winger tormented Madrid’s back line all evening, combining pace with clinical decision-making.

Control before the break

PSG’s tempo never dipped. On 28 minutes Achraf Hakimi linked with Kylian Mbappé down the right, cutting back for Ruiz to sweep home his second. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia should have added a fourth before half-time but dragged wide when through on goal.

Ramos seals it late

With the result effectively settled, the Ligue 1 champions controlled possession after the interval, denying Real any clear openings. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos put an exclamation mark on the display, guiding Bradley Barcola’s cross into the top corner five minutes from time.

What it means

The emphatic win sends PSG into Sunday’s showpiece at MetLife Stadium brimming with confidence, while Carlo Ancelotti’s side must regroup after one of their heaviest recent defeats.

Opinion

Ruiz’s resurgence under Luis Enrique is turning into a major storyline this season, and if PSG reproduce this level against Chelsea, the Blues will need more than luck to stop them lifting another trophy.