Real Madrid’s trip to the FIFA Club World Cup ended in disaster. The Spanish giants suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final, shocking their fans and leaving the club at

But listen to the way Xabi Alonso spoke about Alex Grimaldo throughout Bayer Leverkusen’s invincible title-winning season — when he provided 10 goals and 13 assists in the Bundesliga from his high-flying wing-back role — and it would be fair to assume that the Spaniard was top of the class.

Paris Saint-Germain routed Real Madrid 4-0 in a Club World Cup semifinal, moving closer to a historic quadruple.

Paris Saint-Germain take on Chelsea at New York’s MetLife Stadium in the final of the 2025 Club World Cup (kick-off 9pm CET, broadcast on DAZN). On the eve of the match, Le Parisien has put forward a likely Parisian team.

Levi Colwill says Chelsea are "not Real Madrid" and are confident about facing Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Most will view Enzo Maresca's side as underdogs against the Champions League winners,