Vitinha – Neves Mendes – Beraldo – Marquinhos – Hakimi Donnarumma L’Equipe (4-3-3) – Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves Mendes – Beraldo – Marquinhos – Hakimi Donnarumma Given the squad,

Paris Saint-Germain’s kick-offs explain a lot about their approach to starting matches. They are the only moments of games where Luis Enrique’s side look old-fashioned — the ball is immediately launched by the taker, who kicks for touch, deep into the final third.

After a disappointing performance in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and in the game against Paris Saint-Germain, Raul Asencio issued an apology to Real Madrid fans. Raul Asencio has found himself at the center of criticism following a string of costly mistakes during Real Madrid’s run in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The most obvious lesson Alonso learned against PSG was a front three of Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior does not work. After only starting two forwards in Real Madrid’s five consecutive victories in the Club World Cup, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss gave the nod to the three attackers in a head-scratching decision.

PSG’s “flashy bling bling” period, as described by their president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, saw them land some of the game’s glitziest stars — Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, to name the obvious three — but not the shiniest trophies, as successive coaches struggled with the egos and the individualistic tendencies of so many big-name players.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique says his team has more than answered its critics with its recent achievements

While Real Madrid’s 0-4 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final was a major blow, the return of Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal after long injury layoffs gave Los Blancos

Marco Asensio is progressing in talks over a permanent move from Paris Saint-Germain to Fenerbahce. A full agreement is yet to be reached but there is confidence Fenerbahce will conclude a deal.