Monstrous PSG ‘leading a new era’ – but problems for Real Madrid
Paris St-Germain look like a team building a dynasty after Luis Enrique’s side dismantled yet another European giant – this time Real Madrid 4-0 – to reach the Club World Cup final.
The French side bashed Inter Milan 5-0 five and a half weeks ago in the Champions League final – and they are showing few signs of letting up. While critics have dismissed the Club World Cup as almost like a friendly tournament, that is not how it has been played. It is being taken as seriously as any competition by the players.
PSG had a blip against Brazilian side Botafogo, but have beaten both Atletico and Real Madrid 4-0 in the United States tournament, plus German champions Bayern Munich 2-0 despite ending the game with nine men. Teams just cannot cope with their pace, passing and pressing – and they continue to tear apart any team in their way.
They led 3-0 within 24 minutes, thanks to a Fabian Ruiz double and Ousmane Dembele strike, before Goncalo Ramos netted with three minutes left.
Next up are Chelsea in Sunday’s final in New Jersey.
