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CWC 2025 Semifinal: Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham Make Bold Promises

Insights into Real Madrid’s strategy and Bellingham’s ambitions as they face PSG.

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Real Madrid will take on PSG at MetLife Stadium in the Club World Cup 2025 semifinal. Having beaten BVB in a 3-2 thriller in the quarters, Xabi Alonso and his side will face their biggest test in the competition to this point. Being unbeaten in the competition, the Los Blancos will aim to reach the first final of the reformed FIFA tournament.

Facing the Parisians, Alonso will come in as a healthy squad with stars like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. taking the charge. Moreover, with players like Fran Garcia and Gonzalo Garcia also finding their feet, the Spanish side has become more dynamic given the youngsters’ performances.

🚨 Jude Bellingham will play his 100th game for Real Madrid tonight. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/8GkfOd0eV2
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 9, 2025

Dreams Fulfilled: Bellingham Reflects on Real Madrid Journey

As Real Madrid gears up for the challenges ahead, Jude Bellingham reflects on a journey filled with triumph and inspiration. Talking about the journey and what comes next, Bellingham told the club media:

“Many dreams are fulfilled. Winning the Champions League, LaLiga, playing with incredible football players, being part of great games, scoring important goals and achieving great milestones. All of that is part of the dream of being a Real Madrid player. I want to continue achieving huge goals.”

With the competition nearing its end after three weeks, Bellingham remains grounded, noting,

“We’re coming to the end of the competition. We’ve been here for three weeks and it’s been a great experience. I feel relaxed and I’m trying not to think too much. It’s all about keeping your body and mind calm.” His words set the tone for a focused and determined squad as they push forward.

Bellingham’s reflections leave us with a sense of hope and determination for Real Madrid’s future. With the Club World Cup semifinals looming, Bellingham’s words inspire confidence that the squad will carry forward their legacy with unwavering resolve.

This will be the first meeting between the two clubs since Real Madrid’s comeback in the UCL 2022. With both clubs being edge-to-edge in recent contests, the second semifinal is projected to be a thriller.

Chelsea who waits in the CWC final will have one eye on the contest. The air is thick with excitement as fans worldwide anticipate the battles to come, with every match a testament to the club’s enduring legacy.

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