PSG and Real Madrid: Three Classic Matches
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have shared a rich history, with the two clubs having met 12 times in UEFA competitions and friendlies. Their most recent meeting took place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, with Real Madrid coming out on top 3-1 on aggregate. As the two sides prepare to face off in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA looks back at three of their most memorable clashes.
Key Takeaways:
- In the 1993 UEFA Cup quarter-final, PSG came from behind to defeat Real Madrid 4-1 on aggregate, with George Weah scoring the winning goal in the second leg.
- PSG's 1993 UEFA Cup run marked the start of a golden era for the club, with them reaching European semi-finals in three consecutive seasons and lifting the Cup Winners' Cup in 1996.
- In the 2018 UEFA Champions League round of 16, Real Madrid defeated PSG 5-2 on aggregate, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick in the first leg.
- PSG reached the 2019-20 Champions League final, succumbing 1-0 to FC Bayern Munchen after having dismantled Real Madrid 3-0 in the group stage.
- Real Madrid went on to claim their 14th Champions League title in 2022, with Karim Benzema scoring a hat-trick in the second leg against PSG.
- PSG has never beaten Real Madrid in a European competition, with their last meeting in the 2021-22 Champions League round of 16 ending in a 3-1 loss.
Statistics:
- PSG and Real Madrid have met 12 times in UEFA competitions and friendlies, with Real Madrid winning 5 and PSG winning 4.
- The two clubs have combined for 44 goals in their 12 meetings, with PSG accounting for 18 of them.
- PSG has drawn 3 of its 12 meetings with Real Madrid, with the most recent draw taking place in the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League group stage.
- Real Madrid has won 4 of its 5 victories against PSG, with the lone exception being a 2015-16 UEFA Champions League group stage match that ended 0-0.
Sources:
- FIFA.com
- UEFA.com
- The Guardian
- El Pais
- Marca.com