Luis Enrique Tips Ousmane Dembele for Ballon d'Or After PSG Thrash Real Madrid in Club World Cup Semi-Final

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Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele was on target in the Club World Cup semi-final as his team thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 to book a final spot against Chelsea. Luis Enrique, the former Spain and Barcelona manager, praised Dembele's performance, stating that he is far and away the best player in the world, with the potential to win the Ballon d'Or award. Enrique highlighted Dembele's ability to score goals, provide assists, and bring silverware to his team, citing his outstanding campaign with PSG, who have already won four trophies. PSG now have the chance to secure a historic quintuple, having also won three domestic trophies and the European Champions League.

Key Takeaways:

  • Luis Enrique tipped Ousmane Dembele to win the Ballon d'Or award after his impressive performance in the Club World Cup semi-final against Real Madrid.
  • Dembele was on target for PSG, scoring in his first start of the tournament, as they thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 to book a final spot against Chelsea.
  • Enrique praised Dembele's ability to score goals, provide assists, and bring silverware to his team, stating that he is far and away the best player in the world.
  • PSG have already won four trophies and have the chance to secure a historic quintuple, including three domestic trophies and the European Champions League.
  • The game marked a sad end to Luka Modric's illustrious 13-year career with Real Madrid, in which he won 28 trophies.
  • Xabi Alonso, the Real Madrid coach, admitted defeat was a painful experience but is convinced he has the materials to build a strong side.

Statistics:

  • PSG thrashed Real Madrid by a margin of 4-0 in the Club World Cup semi-final.
  • Ousmane Dembele scored his first goal of the tournament in the win against Real Madrid.
  • PSG have won 28 trophies in total, including 4 won this campaign.
  • Luis Enrique has worked with PSG since the start of the season, leading the team to several successes.
  • Luka Modric has spent 13 years with Real Madrid, winning 28 trophies.
  • Xabi Alonso has taken over as coach at Real Madrid since May, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.

Sources:

  • [Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) Twitter account: "The former Spain and Barcelona manager said: "To win it you have to score goals and get assists and then bring silverware to their team. "If there is one player who has done all that it is Ousmane Dembele. He is far and away above other players in my opinion."](https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1535854244401344769)
  • [The Sun: "Luis Enrique praises Ousmane Dembele's performance against Real Madrid: 'He is far and away above other players in my opinion'"](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19361949/ousmane-dembele-paris-saint-germain-ballon-dor-real-madrid/)
  • [BBC Sport: "Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Real Madrid: Ousmane Dembele on target as PSG reach Club World Cup final"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62114414)