3 Key takeaways from PSG's dominant Club World Cup victory over Real Madrid

PSG put in a dominant display to take down Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup, they will now face Europa Conference League winners Chelsea in the final of the competition.

The victory over Xabi Alonso's team meant that Luis Enrique's side reached the final of every competition they competed in this season, showcasing once more how dominant the Spaniard's side has become.

3 key takeaways from PSG's Club World Cup win

1. PSG kept Madrid and Kylian Mbappé quiet

As Paris was facing Real Madrid, many fans and observers turned their attentions to Kylian Mbappé's reunion with the club where he spent eight years. As one of the best forwards in the world, he was expected to deliver a top-level performance against his former side but it wasn't to be.

The French striker was shut down by PSG's backline throughout the game, as were his teammates who also failed to create any clear cut chances against the European Champions. As a result, Gianluigi Donnarumma had a pretty quiet evening while Marquinhos, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes and Hakimi proved that they were one of the most efficient defensive side in the world.

2. Unbeatable defence

With Willian Pacho suspended for the remainder of the competition following his red card in the quarterfinal against Bayern Munich, many feared that PSG's defence might suffer against Madrid's impressive offence.

However, Lucas Beraldo stepped up to the plate and delivered a great performance next to Marquinhos at the heart of Paris' backline. Furthermore, not only Luis Enrique's team conceded only one goal throughout the tournament in their loss to Botafogo. Since then, the European Champions managed over 400 minutes without conceding a goal. An impressive feat when looking at the opponents faced by the team throughout the competition.

3. Paris Saint-Germain looks set to dominate Europe for years to come

Following their dominant season and their impressive display against the likes of Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique and his team have put Europe on notice. The team seems set to dominate the continent for many years to come.

Many players of the squad are young and have plenty of room to grow while gaining experience at the highest level led by Luis Enrique, one of the best coach of its generation. With the infrastructures of the club combined with QSI's finances, the team could be on course to etched their names in football history books.

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