Madrid's 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final meant they have 40 days to rest and prepare for their La Liga opener.

Real Madrid saw their extended 2024-25 season come to an end earlier this week when they were dumped out of the Club World Cup by Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated their 4-0 in their semi-final match

Real Madrid’s 4–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal of the Club World Cup saw Los Blancos match their club record for the most goals conceded in a single season. Defensive fragility was a key talking point during Carlo Ancelotti’s final season at the helm,