On Wednesday night, the La Liga powerhouse faced off against Champions League winners PSG at MetLife Stadium, with a spot in the tournament’s final on the line.
Despite expectations of a tightly contested match, the game turned out to be one-sided. ..Continue Reading
PSG dominated from the outset, with Fabián Ruiz scoring twice and additional goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos sealing a commanding 4–0 win.
The French champions will now meet Chelsea in Sunday’s final showdown.
In the wake of the crushing loss, Real Madrid confirmed the departure of club icon Luka Modrić.
It had already been announced before the tournament that the Croatian midfielder would leave the club once their Club World Cup journey ended.
Joining him in exiting the Bernabéu is Spanish veteran Lucas Vázquez, whose contract expired following the tournament.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano wrote on social media: “Lucas Vázquez leaves Real Madrid and he’s set for next move as free agent. Legend of the club.”
Since rejoining Real Madrid in 2015, Lucas Vázquez featured in 402 matches across all competitions, finding the net 38 times.
During his time at the Bernabéu, the versatile full-back collected an impressive haul of silverware, including four La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies.
As reported by e-noticies, Vázquez is eager to continue playing in Europe, with a strong preference to remain in Spain.
This effectively rules out potential moves to leagues in Qatar or Saudi Arabia.
His main objective is to secure a competitive environment to extend his career, and relocating to a club outside Europe is not something he’s considering.
A return to his former club Espanyol has been mentioned as a possibility, while Real Betis have also emerged as a potential landing spot.
Speaking after being dumped out of the Club World Cup, manager Xabi Alonso said: “This tournament has taught me many things about what we are and what we have to improve. I’m leaving with a perspective for next year, when we will recover players and there will be changes.
“Next season will be different, but I’ll leave with clear certainties. I take all the information that this tournament has given me. We want to build a team that plays as a unit and where everyone is involved.”
