Luis Enrique PSG Toy With Real Madrid in Club World Cup Rout: “Are Your Children Tired of Playing?”

PSG dismantle Real Madrid 4-0 in semi-final masterclass as Luis Enrique cracks a joke that sums up total dominance

In football, there are wins. Then there are statements. What Paris Saint-Germain delivered in New Jersey on Wednesday night was a roaring declaration of power, style, and identity. Their 4-0 dismantling of Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final wasn’t just a win—it was a reminder that something special is happening under Luis Enrique in the French capital.

Against a team loaded with talent, history, and European pedigree, PSG played like they were in a different gear. Two early goals from Fabian Ruiz set the tone, Ousmane Dembele added a third with a flourish, and Goncalo Ramos capped it off late. But perhaps the most telling moment came after the final whistle.

Speaking to DAZN, former Real Madrid midfielder and pundit Claude Makelele posed a sincere question to Enrique about how anyone could stop this version of PSG. The Spaniard paused, cracked a grin, and fired back with a smile:
“You have children, right? Are your children tired of playing?”

It was a line delivered in jest, but it perfectly captured the feeling: PSG are playing with the joy and energy of kids at recess. And they’re making Europe’s biggest clubs look like traffic cones.

Luis Enrique’s PSG: Fearless, Fluid, and Formidable

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Six weeks ago, PSG were putting Inter Milan to the sword in a ruthless 5-0 demolition to win the Champions League. That result raised eyebrows. Now, after dispatching both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid by the same 4-0 scoreline at the Club World Cup, they’ve taken the game to another level.

This is no longer the PSG of past seasons—no longer just a collection of stars trying to find chemistry. Kylian Mbappe’s summer exit to Real Madrid forced a reset. And Luis Enrique, architect of Spain’s Euro 2012 win and Barcelona’s 2015 treble, has relished the challenge of starting fresh.

“We want to enjoy playing football. That’s the main thing,” Enrique said post-match. “And we want the fans to enjoy watching us. This is what football should be.”

On the evidence of their last two matches, PSG are doing exactly that—dominating with intensity, swagger, and a clarity of purpose that has eluded them in past years.

Real Madrid Left Shellshocked

For all their prestige, Real Madrid never found their rhythm. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, fresh off their own dominant La Liga season and with several Club World Cup titles already under their belt, were expected to give PSG a stern test. But instead, they were run off the pitch.

Ruiz opened the scoring with a clever finish in the 7th minute and doubled the lead less than ten minutes later with a rocket from the edge of the box. Dembele, now fully unlocked under Enrique, danced through the Madrid defence to score a third, his confidence radiating with every touch. Ramos added the gloss with a tidy finish in the dying minutes.

Real’s midfield was overwhelmed. Their backline, normally composed, crumbled under relentless pressure. Even star names like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. struggled to make an impact.

It wasn’t just about goals. It was the way PSG controlled the match—every second ball, every transition, every press executed with precision. This wasn’t just a win over Real Madrid. It was domination.

A Final Test: PSG vs Chelsea

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Now, PSG stand 90 minutes away from completing a dream year. They’ll face Chelsea—resurgent under new boss Enzo Maresca—on July 13 at the MetLife Stadium, with the Club World Cup trophy up for grabs.

It would be their fourth major title of 2025, a remarkable achievement for a club often mocked for failing to translate domestic dominance into global silverware.

Chelsea will be a different kind of test. Energetic, tactically drilled, and loaded with Premier League bite, they’ve powered their way to the final by finding a rhythm of their own. But against a PSG side firing on all cylinders, they’ll need something extraordinary.

The Luis Enrique Effect: A New Era Begins

When Enrique took the reins in Paris, critics questioned whether he could handle the pressure, the politics, and the expectations of a club chasing validation on the world stage. But from day one, he insisted on evolution—not revolution. A clearer identity. A more balanced squad. And players who genuinely enjoy the game.

It’s working. Fabian Ruiz has become one of Europe’s most complete midfielders. Dembele is reborn. Ramos is finding his groove. Even without Mbappe, this PSG squad feels more dangerous—because it’s more cohesive.

And crucially, Enrique himself looks relaxed, happy, and totally in control. When asked what makes this team different, he kept it simple:
“We dominate. We love the ball. And we want to win while enjoying it.”

Football, when played like this, feels almost unfair.

Real Madrid Routed – But They’ll Be Back

Madrid fans will be disappointed, but not panicked. This was a bad night—possibly their worst under Ancelotti—but their squad remains elite, their talent undeniable. They’ve added Mbappe, have Bellingham, Tchouameni, Vinicius, and Camavinga. The future remains bright.

But for now, it’s PSG’s moment. And if Luis Enrique keeps his players enjoying themselves this much, that moment might just become an era.