This is a PSG predicted lineup for their semi-final outing in the Club World Cup. Luis Enrique’s Champions League winners will take on one of Europe’s finest institutions when they come head-to-head with Real Madrid. Los Blancos have steadily been growing into their usual form under Xabi Alonso but may not be at full speed to take down the Parisiens just yet.
PSG Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid for Club World Cup Tie
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### How PSG Have Lined Up Recently
Gianluigi Donnarumma has started in goal for the entire tournament so far. Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes have been the main back four. In midfield the trio of Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Fabian Ruiz is the preferred starting unit. Up front Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, and Desire Doue have been leading the line in crunch time.
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Enrique doesn’t like to rotate much, similar to Pep Guardiola but he has had to tinker with his setup in the group stage. This gave starts to Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Goncalo Ramos, and Senny Mayulu.
### PSG Recent Form & Tactics
The Ligue 1 side play a possession-focused 4-3-3 but have the added bonus of being lethal on the counter. After spending most of the tournament with 70% of the ball and the majority of the chances, they were put on the back foot against Bayern Munich but caught them on the counter to win 2-0 with just five shots on target.
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The UCL winners have looked pretty strong throughout this tournament, whether it was assured, controlled wins against Seattle Sounders, the demolition of Inter Miami, or the punch-n-grab against the Bavarians, they are getting the job done. The loss to Botafogo was a shock at the time but it hasn’t caused the team to spiral at all.
### Paris Saint-Germain Absences to Consider
Due to red cards suffered last time out both Pacho and Lucas Hernandez are suspended. Otherwise they have a clean bill of health after nursing Ousmane Dembele back to fitness so he’s been able to come on as a substitute for the past two matches.
### Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid
GK – Gianluigi Donnarumma
RB – Achraf Hakimi
CB – Marquinhos
CB – Lucas Beraldo
LB – Nuno Mendes
CM – Vitinha
CM – Fabian Ruiz
CM – Joao Neves
AT – Kvicha Kvaratskhelia
AT – Desire Doue
AT – Ousmane Dembele