Italy legend tips PSG to beat Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup semi-final | OneFootball

The FIFA Club World Cup is finally down to its semi-final stage and only four teams remain in contention for the prestigious trophy.

The two semi-finals, however, can be considered unevenly balanced as one has the reigning UEFA Champions League winners PSG taking on Real Madrid while the other sees Chelsea take on Fluminense.

While both games will be spectacular to witness, it is clear that the Real Madrid-PSG game is the one that will catch more eyes as a finale-worthy clash.

Former Italy defender weighs in

Speaking to the media in a recent interview, former Italian defender and World Cup winner, Marco Materazzi commented on the FIFA Club World Cup and how he saw the competition progressing past the semi-final stage.

He then previewed the big match this week – Real Madrid vs PSG – and gave his verdict on the result and who would progress to the final.

“Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will play a very complicated match, so it is not easy to anticipate the finalist of that bracket,” he said.

Real Madrid face PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

On the other semi-final, the legend was confident in his prediction as he surprisingly picked Fluminense to advance past Chelsea given their form.

“Fluminense is on the other side of the table (against Chelsea). I think they play very well and could reach the final,” Materazzi said.

His final prediction, however, saw him place PSG ahead of Real Madrid and confirmed that he saw the French giants to be the favourites to advance.

“My forecast is that the final will be between Fluminense and PSG,” said the 2006 World Cup winner.

While many players and important figures have come out to criticise the event in recent weeks, the Italian legend praised the idea and its execution.

“It is an excellent tournament that has aroused great enthusiasm in the public,” he noted.

Source: Mundo Deportivo