PSG vs Real Madrid: 3 Classic Matches Ahead of Club World Cup Semifinal Clash

The semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup are upon us, and PSG are facing off with Real Madrid for a spot in the final of the competition.

In the past, these two teams clashed quite often in the Champions League since QSI took over PSG. However, these teams never battled in the semifinal of a tournament up to this point. In the latest match-up between the two powerhouses, Los Blancos came out victorious on their way to a Champions League victory.

As both sides are set to battle for a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final, let's take a look back at some of the classic games between the two European powerhouses.

Top 3 greatest games between PSG and Real Madrid :

March 18, 1993: PSG 4-1 Real Madrid

In 1993, PSG hosted Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes in the second-leg of the UEFA Cup quarterfinal. Having three goals to score following a 3-1 loss in the first-leg, the Parisians had almost no hope to reach the semifinal.

However, the team led by George Weah, David Ginola and Valdo produced another moment of magic in the Parc des Princes.

Weah opened the score after 33 minutes to reduce his side's deficit, giving more hope to his team. Nonetheless, time went on and the Parisians failed to score against a solid Real Madrid team, until David Ginola (81') and Valdo (87') scored two quickfire goals to put their side ahead on aggregate.

Though, Ivan Zamorano made it 3-1 at the beginning of added time (90+1') and seemed to send the game to extra time, but just before the final whistle, Antoine Kombouaré's header secured Paris' qualification for the semifinal.

March 9, 2022: Real Madrid 3-1 PSG

On this day, Real Madrid led by Karim Benzema overturned their deficit in great fashion against PSG. The Parisians started the second-leg of the Champions League Round of 16 with a one goal advantage.

A lead extended by Kylian Mbappé just before halftime (39') after a superb goal. However, Karim Benzema managed a second half hat-trick in 17 minutes (61', 76', 78') for a historical remontada to qualify his side to the quarterfinal of the competition that they ended up winning.

September 18, 2019: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid

Without the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Jr., Paris Saint-Germain perfectly started the Champions League group stage against the Merengues with a 3-0 victory.

Angel Di Maria, former Real Madrid player put in a top-class performance bagging a first half brace (14', 33') against Zinédine Zidane's team. Thomas Tuchel's side delivered a fantastic collective performance to thwart Madrid.

In the dying embers of the game, Thomas Meunier concluded a great team performance as he scored PSG's third goal (90+1') thanks to Juan Bernat's second assist of the game.

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