The most obvious lesson Alonso learned against PSG was a front three of Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior does not work. After only starting two forwards in Real Madrid’s five consecutive victories in the Club World Cup, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss gave the nod to the three attackers in a head-scratching decision.

The Real Madrid right-back has been dealing with muscular pain in his right leg which he picked up on Tuesday before their clash with Paris Saint-Germain. He was kept out of the 4-0 defeat.

Real Madrid legend Guti has come out in strong support of Xabi Alonso following Los Blancos’ heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup in New Jersey. The result was a bitter blow for Madridistas,

Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 thrashing against PSG in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. It was a dominant performance from the Parisians as they took control of the game right from the start. For the fifth consecutive match, Rodrygo Goes didn't earn a start for Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso is reportedly poised to hold showdown talks with two stars following Real Madrid's 4-0 thrashing by PSG at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain will compete for the Club World Cup title against Chelsea, following a performance that left Real Madrid shellshocked.

Paris Saint-Germain star Goncalo Ramos paid tribute to Portugal teammate Diogo Jota after his goal helped thrash Real Madrid in the Fifa Club World Cup semi-finals. Liverpool star Jota, 28, and his brother Andre, 26,were killed in a car crash in northwestern Spain last week.