PSG are on the cusp of securing what would be a near perfect season without their former superstar Kylian Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid in 2024. Instead of falling apart without the services of the French international, the Les Parisiens have turned into a machine under Luis Enrique.

When Real Madrid lost to PSG in the Club World Cup, it wasn't just the end of the competition; it was also the last moments in a shirt for two stars. Luka Modri

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.

Recently appointed as the head coach of Real Madrid and knocked out of the Club World Cup by PSG, Xabi Alonso is eager to reshape his squad for next season. And the club's leadership is ready to back him.

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.

Liverpool have a price in mind for Ibrahima Konate, who is a top target for Real Madrid as Xabi Alonso wants to bring a new centre-back to the club.

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