After defeating Bayern Munich 2–0 in a thrilling quarterfinals matchup, PSG are now preparing to face Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semifinals. The highly anticipated match will be the first time Mbappé will play against his former club since making the move to the Spanish capital ahead of the 2024–25 season.

Kylian Mbappé’s spectacular bicycle kick was among three goals in second-half stoppage time, and Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois used his fingertips to palm away the potential tying goal on the game’s final play.