Fabian Ruiz of Paris Saint-Germain shoots to score during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
NEW YORK, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Fabian Ruiz scored two first-half goals as Paris Saint-Germain reached the FIFA Club World Cup final on Wednesday with a 4-0 rout of Real Madrid.
Ruiz struck either side of an assured Ousmane Dembele finish as PSG raced to an early 3-0 lead before substitute Goncalo Ramos added a fourth goal three minutes from time.
The reigning French and European champions will meet Chelsea in the final at the same venue on Sunday.
PSG took control from the outset in the all-European semifinal, with Ruiz cutting inside and forcing a diving save from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The Belgian goalkeeper was again called into action a minute later, showing sharp reflexes to turn the ball away after Nuno Mendes' goal-bound attempt.
The Parisian outfit went ahead in the sixth minute when Raul Asencio dithered inside Real Madrid's box and the ball fell to Ruiz, who slotted into an empty net after Courtois rushed off his line.
Dembele then finished clinically after Antonio Rudiger gave the ball away in his own half. The former Barcelona forward has now scored 27 goals in 33 games for his club in 2025.
PSG was in rampant form and Ruiz made it 3-0 by firing low past Courtois following Dembele's cross.
At times it looked as if PSG was toying with Real Madrid's defense. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia went close to scoring again when he beat Asencio with ease in the penalty area, dancing around the center-back before lashing just wide.
Courtois prevented his team from entering halftime with a four-goal deficit, executing a fingertip save after Mendes' dipping shot from distance.
Real Madrid moved the ball with greater fluency after the break and Kylian Mbappe sent a 20-yard attempt over the bar after a slick exchange with Federico Valverde.
Vinicius Junior, who struggled to make an impact in an uncustomary role on the right wing, then had a rare shot on goal before Jude Bellingham's powerful long-range effort was blocked by Lucas Beraldo.
One of the few highlights for Real Madrid was the encouraging form of Eder Militao, fit again after suffering the second anterior cruciate ligament injury of his career in November last year.
The Brazilian defender, who replaced Asencio in the 64th minute, helped tighten Madrid's defense and twice went close to scoring late on - sending a header just wide and drawing a full-stretch save from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low drive.
But Paris Saint-Germain's defense proved unbreakable, while at the other end, its appetite for goals remained undimmed.
Ramos completed the rout by receiving Bradley Barcola's pass and turning superbly out of trouble before rifling a shot past Courtois. ■
Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
Luis Enrique (C), head coach of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)
Fabian Ruiz (C) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Luka Modric (L) of Real Madrid vies with Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint-Germain during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
Vitinha (L) of Paris Saint-Germain passes the ball during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (C) of Paris Saint-Germain passes the ball during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
Goncalo Ramos (2nd L) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots to score during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
Antonio Ruediger (L) of Real Madrid vies with Joao Neves of Paris Saint-Germain during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Federico Valverde of Real Madrid during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Joao Neves (front) of Paris Saint-Germain breaks through during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (L) of Paris Saint-Germain is tackled by Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid cools himself during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Fabian Ruiz (down) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring with teammate Achraf Hakimi during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Ousmane Dembele (L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Luka Modric of Real Madrid takes a corner kick during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Fabian Ruiz (R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)
Fabian Ruiz (R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Fabian Ruiz (1st L) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots to score during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Kylian Mbappe (R) of Real Madrid breaks through during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Gonzalo Garcia (front) of Real Madrid heads for the ball during the semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Real Madrid (Spain) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
