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PSG vs Real Madrid Club World Cup Clash and Chelsea's New Counterattacking Style
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid set for a thrilling Club World Cup semi-final, featuring Kylian Mbappé's first game against his former club. PSG have shown dominance by beating Bayern Munich 2-0 despite playing with nine men, demonstrating resilience and counterattacking prowess.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are experimenting with a more counterattacking style under Enzo Maresca at the tournament, moving away from their usual slow possession play. They have used the tournament to rotate players and try new tactics, with fast breaks contributing significantly to their goals.
This clash between PSG and Real not only highlights the high stakes of the Club World Cup but also showcases evolving tactical approaches, especially Chelsea's potential shift to a faster, more direct game.
Listen for insights on PSG's resilience, Chelsea's tactical experimentation, and the anticipation surrounding Mbappé's return versus Real Madrid.
Chelsea Experiment With Counterattack
- Chelsea are using the Club World Cup to experiment extensively with players and positions.
- They've looked more dangerous on the counterattack, scoring 5 of their 12 goals this way in the tournament.
Xavi Alonso's Consistent Lineup
- Real Madrid coach Xavi Alonso has picked a consistent starting team, showing strong faith in players like Ardeguilé.
- Gonzalo Garcia has been a standout newcomer having a breakthrough tournament.