Here are the confirmed starting lineups for the PSG vs Real Madrid semi-final clash in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, played on July 9, 2025 at MetLife Stadium:
🛡️ Paris Saint‑Germain (4‑3‑3)
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GK: Donnarumma
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RB: Hakimi
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CBs: Marquinhos (c), Lucas Beraldo
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LB: Nuno Mendes
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Midfield: Vitinha, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz
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Attack: Désiré Doué (RW), Ousmane Dembélé (ST), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (LW) AS+15BeSoccer+15The Standard+15
🛡️ Real Madrid (4‑3‑3)
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GK: Courtois
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Defense: Valverde (RB), Rüdiger (CB), Asencio (CB), Fran García (LB)
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Midfield: Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Arda Güler
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Attack: Vinícius Júnior (LW), Mbappé (ST), Gonzalo García (RW) Managing Madrid+11Real Madrid+11Sports Illustrated+11Cadena SER+1Sports Illustrated+1
📋 Tactical Summary
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PSG coach Luis Enrique drops suspended defenders Pacho and Hernández, using Beraldo alongside Marquinhos in central defense and retaining a powerful front three featuring Dembélé Sports Illustrated+3AS+3BILD+3.
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Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso responds with a bold attack-first 4‑3‑3, deploying three forwards—Vinícius, Mbappé, and Gonzalo—despite defensive absences of Trent Alexander-Arnold (injury) and Dean Huijsen (suspension) Managing Madrid+13Cadena SER+13Last Word On Sports+13.
