For PSG, this semifinal represents a chance to finally claim global club supremacy, a target they’ve pursued for over a decade. For Real Madrid, it’s yet another opportunity to add to their already stacked trophy cabinet.

Dean Huijsen’s late red card in the quarterfinals against Borussia Dortmund will rule him out of Real Madrid’s semifinal clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. It was a costly mistake, with the team comfortably ahead by two goals and only minutes remaining.

Among the stars competing in the FIFA Club World Cup are Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (Argentina), Bayern Munich's Harry Kane (England) and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé, all of whom are expected to star for their countries at the 2026 World Cup.