The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with promise, but it just hit its first major bump — and it was a big one. A 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final left fans stunned and the new boss searching for answers.

Real Madrid were knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-0 defeat against PSG in the semi-finals of the competition on July 9. Fabian Ruiz (6', 24'), Ousmane Dembele (9'), and Goncalo Ramos (87') were on the scoresheet for the Parisians.

In this sweltering heat, Real Madrid were in hell against the PSG press. Raul Asencio was caught dawdling over a clearance in his own box and was robbed of the ball by Ousmane Dembele, who after rounding Courtois - and being brought down in the process - had Fabian on hand to tap into the open net.

Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 thrashing against PSG in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. It was a dominant performance from the Parisians as they took control of the game right from the start. For the fifth consecutive match, Rodrygo Goes didn't earn a start for Real Madrid.