The semi-finals of the Club World Cup on July 9: Mbappe faces his old master! Paris Saint-Germain meets Real Madrid Club World Cup in a narrow road

Comparison of historical confrontations and tactical styles

From the historical record, Real Madrid has a deep foundation in the European arena, while Paris has risen strongly in recent years with its luxurious lineup. On the tactical level, Paris focuses on ball control and oppression. The Trident, composed of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, averaged 7 goals and 5 assists per game. The wing assaulter Dembele became the core of the offensive with 33 goals and 13 assists. In contrast, Real Madrid, Mbappe and Benzema have both speed and shooting skills, but there are hidden dangers in the defense due to Rudiger's decline in form and Wyson's suspension.

Recent status and key players

Paris ranked first in the Ligue 1 26 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses this season. Dembele and Kvaratshelia's wing combination averaged 1.2 key passes per game; but the renewal of goalkeeper Donaluma may affect the stability of the defense line. Although Real Madrid is troubled by injuries, Mbappe and Rodrigo have already scored 8 goals in the knockout stage, especially Mbappe's "counterattack" facing his old club is worthy of vigilance.

Game prediction and suspense

This will be a close battle: Paris may attack the midfield with his home advantage, trying to control the rhythm through Joao Neves (91% pass success rate per game); Real Madrid may use high-level pressing to disrupt the opponent's defense line with Mbappe's speed. The score tends to draw 1-1 or Paris narrowly win 2-1, but Real Madrid's rich experience in adversity may become a variable.