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.

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.

Both European heavyweights played to their forwards' strengths — focusing on getting the best out of their wingers' dribbling abilities