The Club World Cup witnessed a humiliating exit for Real Madrid as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) displayed a dominant performance, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory over the Spanish giants. The loss marks the end of the season for Madrid without a single trophy, having also suffered a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the previous Champions League season.
The rout began as early as the ninth minute when a defensive blunder by Antonio Rudiger, who spent five years at Chelsea, allowed Ousmane Dembele to capitalize and score the opening goal. Three minutes later, Fabian Ruiz added to the tally, exploiting another defensive lapse from Madrid.
By half-time, PSG had a comfortable 3-0 lead, with Ruiz scoring again with a clinical finish. Rudiger and his fellow defenders struggled to contain PSG's offensive onslaught, committing numerous errors that proved costly.
Despite a valiant effort, Chelsea will face their toughest challenge yet in the Club World Cup final, set to take place on Sunday. PSG, who have not conceded a goal in the tournament so far, will present a formidable test for the English side.
In a bittersweet moment, Goncalo Ramos, who came off the bench to make it 4-0, paid tribute to Diogo Jota, a Portuguese international teammate who tragically passed away in a car crash this month.
With the win, PSG has set a record for themselves, achieving their 48th victory in a single season, a testament to their dominance in European football. The stage is now set for an exciting all-European final as Chelsea and PSG prepare to battle it out for the Club World Cup title.
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