The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals are set to take place this week in the United States, with four football giants—Chelsea, Fluminense, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Real Madrid—vying for a spot in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Semi-final Fixtures:
- Fluminense vs Chelsea
Tuesday, 8 PM (Nigerian time)
Fluminense defeated Al Hilal 2-1, while Chelsea edged Palmeiras 2-1 to book their semi-final spots. The match will see Fluminense face Chelsea, led by former player Thiago Silva, in what promises to be a tight contest. - PSG vs Real Madrid
Wednesday, 8 PM (Nigerian time)
PSG comes off a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich, while Real Madrid advanced with a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund. The clash pits the newly crowned UEFA Champions League winners, PSG, against cup competition specialists Real Madrid, now under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Expert Insight:
Football analyst Saheed Afolabi predicts a Fluminense vs Real Madrid final.
“Fluminense shocked Al Hilal and have the grit to beat Chelsea. PSG are strong, but Madrid’s experience in knockout games gives them the edge,” Afolabi told DAILY POST.
“I’m tipping Fluminense and Real Madrid to meet in the final—it’ll be a South American vs European showdown.”
