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The football world turns to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium as PSG face off against Real Madrid in a blockbuster FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semifinal. This is a battle of the reigning Champions League holders (PSG) and the most titled club in European football history (Real Madrid), and fireworks are guaranteed to fly and high drama follow.
Match Details
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Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (Thursday, July 10, 12:30 AM IST)
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Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Watch Live: Live and free on DAZN (just free account registration required)
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TV Broadcast (India): Confirm local listings; download DAZN app.
What to Expect
Star Power:
All eyes are on Kylian Mbappé, who faces off against his previous club PSG for the first time since his record-breaking transfer to Madrid. PSG ace Ousmane Dembélé and Real break-through star Gonzalo García (4 goals in the tournament) are also in the limelight.
Team Structure:
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PSG dominated Group B, crushed Inter Miami 4-0, and dispatched Bayern Munich 2-0.
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Real Madrid topped their group, defeated Juventus 1-0, and recovered from a thriller against Borussia Dortmund (3-2).
Missing Players: PSG will miss suspended defenders Pacho and Lucas Hernández.
Head-to-Head: Real Madrid have 5 wins in their previous 12 European matches, PSG 4, and 3 were draws.
The Prize: The victor advances to the final against Chelsea, who beat Fluminense in the other semi-final.
Key Highlights
Historic Rivalry: First meeting since Mbappé's blockbuster transfer to Real Madrid.
Prediction Split: The pundits are forecasting a tight game, with potential heroics from Mbappé or PSG youngster Désiré Doué.
Free Worldwide Streaming: Free streaming for worldwide fans on DAZN—for anyone with a smartphone.
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:30 AM IST.
Source: USA Today, DAZN, NDTV, beIN Sports, FOX Sports.
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