Real Madrid humiliation as PSG run riot 4-0

Real Madrid humiliation unfolded from the opening whistle at MetLife Stadium, where Paris Saint-Germain dismantled Los Blancos 4-0 to book a place in the Club World Cup final and send Xabi Alonso’s side home in shock.

Real Madrid humiliation sealed inside 30 brutal minutes

For barely five minutes the tie looked balanced, yet a single heavy touch from Raúl Asencio triggered the collapse. Ousmane Dembélé robbed the midfielder, squared for Fabián Ruiz and the Spaniard tapped home. Antonio Rüdiger compounded the misery with an ill-judged pass that Dembélé gleefully intercepted, racing clear to double the tally. Before the half-hour mark Ruiz struck again, finishing a sweeping, five-pass counter that sliced through statuesque white shirts.

Mbappé and Vinícius disappear on the big stage

Kylian Mbappé’s much-anticipated clash with his ex-club fizzled out. The French star drifted wide, starved of service and energy, ending the night without a shot on target. Opposite number Vinícius Júnior endured a similar fate; doubled by Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos, the Brazilian completed just one dribble before being withdrawn on 60 minutes.

Tactical nightmares for Alonso

Alonso’s 3-2-4-1 system left acres behind the wing-backs, territory PSG exploited relentlessly. With Eduardo Camavinga isolated, Luka Modrić and Jude Bellingham chased shadows. Les Parisiens, by contrast, compressed space in midfield and sprang forward with ruthless verticality, executing Luis Enrique’s plan to perfection.

Second-half management offers no rescue

Even when PSG eased off after the break, Madrid lacked a spark. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos converted Hakimi’s low cross late on to cap the rout, while veteran cameos from Modrić and Lucas Vázquez offered little more than sentimental value.

Player ratings spotlight

Thibaut Courtois – 5: Three saves but exposed; Rüdiger – 3: Error-strewn; Éder Militão – 4: Overrun; Asencio – 3: Fatal mistake; Camavinga – 4: Outnumbered; Bellingham – 4: Anonymous; Vinícius – 3: Shackled; Mbappé – 4: Quiet reunion. Stand-outs? Only Dembélé (9) and Ruiz (9) truly dazzled.

What the result means for Madrid

This Real Madrid humiliation forces serious reflection. With La Liga resuming in a week and the Champions League knockouts looming, defensive discipline and midfield cohesion must improve swiftly. Carlo Ancelotti’s back line cannot gift opportunities at this level, and the attack needs sharper movement to support Bellingham’s creative instincts.

Can PSG sustain this level?

Luis Enrique’s men mixed pressing triggers, positional rotations and sudden bursts behind the Madrid back three. If they replicate this blend of control and incision, continental glory may follow in May.

Opinion: A wake-up call disguised as a hammering

As painful as this Real Madrid humiliation feels, the timing may prove a blessing. Better to suffer a reality check in the Club World Cup semi-final than in a Champions League quarter-final. The squad depth is undeniable, but intensity and concentration are non-negotiable against Europe’s elite. If Ancelotti uses this defeat to tighten the screws, Madrid can still turn the season around. Fail to learn, though, and more nights like this await.