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Mbappé Set for First-Ever Clash Against Paris Saint-Germain

An eagerly anticipated showdown awaits in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and their former star Kylian Mbappé, who now lines up for Real Madrid as they seek to extend their record for the most titles in the competition.

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A Battle Between Present and History

This match could be seen as a duel between the present—embodied by Paris Saint-Germain, who aim to crown a stellar season with a world title—and the weight of history carried by Real Madrid, who have lifted the trophy three times in the past six years.

Unlike previous editions, PSG head into the clash with stability under Spanish coach Luis Enrique, while Real Madrid have undergone changes, appointing Xabi Alonso to replace Italian veteran Carlo Ancelotti as they look to overcome a dry spell and reclaim dominance.

PSG now stand in the way of their former talisman Mbappé, who is determined to knock his old club out of the competition. Having recently recovered from a severe intestinal infection that kept him sidelined since the start of the tournament, the Frenchman is back in action.

The all-time top scorer in PSG history is eager to bounce back from a disappointing season in which his Real Madrid side lived in the shadow of Barcelona. Now in top form, he could be a major threat to a Paris backline that will miss the presence of Ecuadorian Willian Pacho and French defender Lucas Hernandez.

Still, PSG’s defense has proven its strength, conceding just once in their last seven matches—during their surprising group-stage loss to Brazil’s Botafogo.

On the other hand, the French champions will look to their returning star Ousmane Dembélé, who made an immediate impact off the bench with a goal, helping PSG—despite going down to nine men—overcome Bayern Munich in one of the quarterfinals’ most thrilling fixtures.

The other semi-final will be played later on Tuesday between Chelsea of England and Brazil’s Fluminense.

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• Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have each won twice in their last five head-to-head meetings.

• The two teams have met six times since the start of 2017, averaging 3.16 goals per match. Two of their last three encounters saw four total goals scored.

• PSG have won two of their last four matches against Spanish sides by a margin of two or more goals.

• PSG have won nine of their last ten matches across all competitions, with their only defeat coming against Botafogo (1-0) in their second group-stage match at the Club World Cup.

• Paris have kept three consecutive clean sheets—and six in their last seven games. In this tournament, they’ve won four and lost one, scoring 12 goals (2.4 per match) and conceding only once in five matches.

• Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last eight matches, winning seven and drawing once. Their only loss in their last 13 outings came in a 4-3 thriller against Barcelona on May 11 in La Liga.

• In the Club World Cup, Real Madrid have recorded four wins and one draw, scoring 11 goals (2.2 per match) and conceding four.

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