PSG Thump Real Madrid As Enrique’s Magic Continues

0:00Coming up on today's show, PSG thumped Real Madrid to make the Club World Cup final.

0:11Alan Shearer:Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele star as the French giants take advantage of some haphazard Real Madrid defending.

0:23Alan Shearer:Can Chelsea find a way to overcome the Champions League winners in the final this weekend? And the Lionesses are back on track in the Euros. Come on!

1:00If your doctor decides that you can self-inject Tremphaya, proper training is required. Tremphaya is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease and adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Serious allergic reactions, increased risk of infections or lower ability to fight them, and liver problems may occur. Before treatment, get checked for infections and tuberculosis. Tell your doctor if you have an infection, flu-like symptoms, or need a vaccine. Explore what's possible. Ask your doctor about Trimphia today. Call 1-800-526-7736 to learn more or visit TrimphiaRadio.com.

1:40Every game day, you show up for your team. Now, it's your time. We go V! We go V! Ask your prescriber about We Go V. Semaglutide Injection 2.4mg, a GLP-1. Call 1-833-4WEGOV or visit WEGOV.com to view the medication guide and to learn more about WEGOV. Why wait? We. Go. V. Every game day you show up for your team. Now it's your time. We. Go. V. We. Go. V. Ask your prescriber about Wegovi, semaglutide injection 2.4 milligrams, a GLP-1. Call 1-833-4-WEGOVI or visit wegovi.com to view the medication guide and to learn more about Wegovi. Why wait? We. Go. V.

2:50Alan Shearer:Hello and welcome to The Rest is Football with Alan Shearer, Alex Alger and me, Gary Lineker. The final of the Club World Cup is set. Chelsea will play Paris Saint-Germain after PSG thumped Real Madrid in New York yesterday. Don't forget the final on Sunday is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app. No subscription required. I mean, PSG have done a few thumpings, including the Champions League final, of course, including Inter Miami for one and now they've done the same to Real Madrid. I mean, wow.

3:24Gary Lineker:I expected them to win because I thought they would beat them but there's no way I expected it to be as convincing and as easy as that. I mean, at times it was men against boys, wasn't it? I mean, it really was. It could have been, should have been a lot more and PSG were absolutely outstanding again. Sorry, the phone's ringing. The phone's ringing. Whose phone's ringing? Is that yours, Alex? I'm so sorry. basically I put a skirt are you throwing in a friend no I put a white skirt with my towels this morning and I think they took it away with the laundry so I think they're calling to see if they found it that's so important you better you better answer it it's an emergency do you want to answer it it's my favourite skirt no answer it answer it this could be

4:04Alan Shearer:they start ringing do you want to call them back or should we carry on sorry everyone sorry but I do need that skirt back it looked like a towel that's the issue maybe they so you think they've used it as they think it's one of the hotel towns yeah yeah yeah and they've taken it away really 100 % that's what happened

4:24Gary Lineker:because I hung in with the towels it's far more interesting conversation without Michael isn't it yeah right back to the game because I was there yesterday 80 ,000 at the MetLife amazing it felt like the Bernabeu though it was mostly Real Madrid fans a small section of Paris Saint-Germain ultras

4:41Alan Shearer:that's because obviously Real Madrid as such an internationally renowned football club. I presume it wouldn't be like they've all flown in. It's because they're so universal, aren't they? Yeah, obviously we got that big team news before the game as well about Trent not playing, which was a big blow, I think, because they had to put... Any idea why? He said it was a knock, nothing serious. Maybe he didn't fancy a Kravitz Schellier. Don't blame him. He's a wise man. He's probably watching at home, thinking of the hotel. Actually, no, he was there. He did come with the team. But so that meant Fede Valverde, played it right back which he does play there a lot but he was out of his depth yesterday and then I think they really missed him in midfield as well so that was a bit of an issue for them but we didn't expect them to be that bad we know how good Paris Saint-Germain are but the first two mistakes they're opening two goals which is not good enough I think if Hausson had been playing because he was obviously suspended but um yeah Sencio that mistake can't be making that mistake against Paris Saint-Germain but and by the end of the game it just looked like a training drill that final goal.

5:41They were just playing, you know, so freely.

6:10Gary Lineker:And a tribute to Diogo Chota.

6:14Alan Shearer:I think that's something like in this tournament, six clear errors have led to goals, Real Madrid. Yeah, yeah. First defeat under Xavi. Yeah, he seemed really disappointed after the game. Like really down. But Real Madrid aren't used to getting thumped like that. But Paris Saint-Germain, so good. Only one goal conceded. That was in the Botafogo defeat. So they have lost. They have lost. They are beatable. That is not going to be easy for Chelsea, is it?

6:42Gary Lineker:What an unbelievable season they've had. I mean, incredible. I would never, ever have said that, was it? No one would, Alan, no one would. September, when Arsenal beat them in the Champions League, for them to kick on pretty soon after that and go and achieve what they have done. I mean, Luis Enrique, wow, what an unbelievable job he's done and done. Incredible.

7:05Alan Shearer:It's funny, isn't it? because managers with coaches, I always think, you know, it is obviously the most important role, really, at a football club. But normally, it's dependent on the players that you've got and stuff. And they've, obviously, they've lost some superstars in the last couple of seasons, most notably Messi, Neymar and Mbappe. But despite all that, he's managed to garner this team. He's managed to get, what he's done with Dembele, for example, really. I mean, Dembele, we all know the talent Dembele's always had. He's always probably been, And, you know, the potential superstar in him was always there.

7:40Alan Shearer:He went for that enormous fee, of course, to Barcelona. It didn't quite happen. A lot of injuries, a lot of injuries, which has to play a part. But it was always, you thought, his finishing not quite as good as it possibly could be. His final ball not quite possibly as good as it could be. And then Luis Enrique's got him to buy into being more of a team player. A slightly different role, playing a little bit more centrally. but even when he plays on the right, it's the same. That he's pressing. I mean, the first goal was caused by his pressing. The second, he finished brilliantly as well. I mean, he's turned him into the superstar that we thought we were going to get with Dembele that had never materialised until now.

8:22Yeah, his 35th goal of the season yesterday. And I asked Luis Enrique about him after the game. Just said, you've actually turned his season around. Take the credit here. He said, yeah, he's the best in the world. best in the world and he deserves to win everything but to think he'd fallen out of favour completely hadn't he or there'd been some disagreement we don't know exactly what happened left out the matchday squad for that game at the Emirates that they ended up ended up losing but whatever he said whatever he said it worked it was their 64th game of the season as well yesterday and they just look so good Vitinha unbelievable how does he have it looks like he always has so much time on the ball he has so much space and that heat as well so modest as well He's such a modest guy, but he's just an incredible player, isn't he?

9:06Alan Shearer:So incredibly well coached, Alan. I mean, you can't say that this is not down. I mean, I've always wondered how much difference a really good coach makes against... Of course, they all know their stuff, don't they? Generally, coaches that coach at the top. And I always think it might just make a little bit of difference. Someone like Pep Guardiola, obviously the genius that he's had. and it does make a difference, but they always tend to have the superstars. And I always wondered how much difference does it actually make? But when you see what Luis Enrique has done, you have to think to yourself, my goodness, the difference is astonishing.

9:45Gary Lineker:No, absolutely. And I think there's no doubt they mirror their manager, their coach. They do everything that he wants them to do in the tempo and the pressing and the passing and all of those things. And also, spare a thought for Mbappe, you know. I mean, he's left the building at PSG and won every trophy they've been in since he left. Not only that, they're a much, much better team. They look much more organised and everyone seems to be on the same page. And you've mentioned it, where that first goal and their pressing comes from. That wasn't quite right 18 months ago when other players were there.

10:27Gary Lineker:So for the manager to get everyone to buy into what he wants and the way they're doing it, it really is sensational.

10:35Alan Shearer:I mean, you mentioned Mbappe there. I think to myself, Mike would be in this element here because he would say, RPSG, a better sign than Keough Mbappe. And it actually would be hard to argue. Now, I love Mbappe as a footer. He's wonderful. He's an amazing talent. but would he buy into the way they play? Because he didn't necessarily do that previously under Luis Enrique. Have you ever seen that footage where he's actually talking to him man to man and basically saying you can do this and that and the other, but you've got to do this and the work hot side of the game? And he never, I'm not sure Killian's that kind of individual.

11:14Alan Shearer:I don't know. It might be being a bit unfair.

11:16Gary Lineker:No, I would go along with that. I think there's no doubt I'm the same as you guys I admire him I think he's an incredible player but I I suspect Enrique and what he's got and who he's got is a happier coach in terms of what he's trying to do and to get everyone to do it I'm not quite sure that Killeen would do that he's more of a free spirit I think whereas other people might have to do that person you might I'm not saying you'll be playing with 10 men but you might be playing with 10 and a half men when you haven't got the ball rather than 11.

11:51Alan Shearer:Or 10 men and a superstar.

11:52Gary Lineker:Well, possibly, yeah, exactly. But yeah, there's no doubt they're a better player in terms of who and what they've got now with the players. They really are really impressive. And Mbappe started with Garcia for the first time yesterday. And I don't think that really worked. Garcia's looked brilliant throughout the tournament, but he struggled yesterday. Well, they all struggled, didn't they? All those Real Madrid players did.

12:15Alan Shearer:I mean, they're so good, aren't they? Do you see the comparison to Pep's Barcelona, which everyone's saying? The football that they're playing, I think they play probably a little bit more on the counter. I think Barcelona were kind of, I mean, they do that as well, PSG. They got that really incredible high press, which obviously led to the first two goals. So they've got that, but they've also got this kind of fast counter-attacking style as well at times. So they can do both, but there are obvious comparisons. And you can go back to the Luis Enrique side at Barcelona that won the Champions League.

12:49Alan Shearer:Maybe that's a fair comparison because it's the same coach. Obviously, he had to deal with Messi, Suarez and Neymar and he managed to get them to buy into it. So, wow, what a coach he is and a great human being as well. Two more goals for Fabian Ruiz. Another brilliant Spanish midfield player. What they've got, like Rodri Ruiz, Pedri as well. and I mean Spain take some beating in the World Cup next summer I think.

13:17Gary Lineker:I think if you go right throughout their team you could put a huge plus to every single one of them and the job that they do whether it's two full-backs whether it's centre-halves midfield as we've spoken about sensational up front I mean right throughout the team there is no weakness in the team at the minute.

13:34Alan Shearer:So it was interesting prior to the game that Xavi Alonso changed tactics in this particular match obviously he's really well known for playing 3-5-2. And then for this particular game, he went with four at the back and it didn't really work. No, they left so much space in behind and you just can't do that against Paris Saint-Germain. So hopefully Chelsea will have seen that and not do that in the final because they could be in big trouble if they take the same approach.

14:02Gary Lineker:It's going to be a cracking final, isn't it? Two best teams in the tournament, I guess. Yeah, I mean, there's no doubt PSG will be favourites, I think. But Chelsea have improved massively as well, as we said the other day. So it'll be a good final.

14:16Alan Shearer:Well, we'll talk about Chelsea and the final and who might win and who might not after the break. This episode is brought to you by Wise. It's only when you start moving money between currencies that you really think about the exchange rate, the fee and what might be hidden away in the small print. Whether you're living abroad, paying someone overseas, or just trying to manage your money across borders, you want a fair exchange rate, an easy transfer, and no surprises along the way. WISE keeps things simple. WISE is a smart way to move the currencies you need around the globe. It works in more than 160 countries and with over 40 currencies.

14:57Alan Shearer:Most transfers arrive instantly. instantly wise uses the mid-market exchange rate like the one you see on google with no markups or hidden fees so when money needs to move you can see the rate know the fee and get on with it join millions saving billions on hidden fees by downloading the wise app today be smart get wise t's and c's apply did you know that psoriatic arthritis may progress over time and could cause permanent joint damage if left untreated?

15:30Listen to what it sounds like to be a million miles away.

15:39Trimphaya gusocomab, taken by injection, is a prescription medicine for adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Serious allergic reactions, increased risk of infections or lower ability to fight them, and liver problems may occur. before treatment get checked for infections and tuberculosis tell your doctor if you have an infection flu-like symptoms or need a vaccine imagine being a million miles away explore the possibilities ask your doctor about trim fire tap this ad to see new joint data and learn more about including important safety information.

16:45Learn more at IcyHot.com

16:51Alan Shearer:Welcome back to The Rest is Football with Alex Aljo, Alan Shearer and me, Gary Lineker. Right, let's talk about the final. It's coming up on Sunday in New York and it will be Chelsea versus Paris Saint-Germain. I think it's safe to say Chelsea are going to have their work cut out, aren't they? Yeah, they're the underdogs. They've got nothing to lose. No one expects them to win. Except for you. I don't know, like, spread them to win. I've seen that Paris Saint-Germain performance yesterday. But as long as they don't do what Real Madrid did, they can watch that game back and not take the same approach.

17:25Park the bus, take it to penalties. We might have a chance.

17:30Alan Shearer:Get Mourinho back. Exactly. Park the bus. But no, it's exciting. It should be a great final. But yeah, I can't see Chelsea beating them. But stranger things have happened in football. Champions League winners against an English Premier League club, which is obviously great for us. Conference League winners. Gary, please. Thank you. European champions. Yeah, conference league winners. Yeah, true. So two of the European trophies. Yeah, they need Moises Caicedo fit. I think with Moises Caicedo fit, they have a chance. If Andre Santos plays there, they don't have a chance. He's not a defensive midfielder, but obviously that's the only option.

18:08But I think it's touch and go whether Caicedo is fit.

18:11Alan Shearer:How do you play against this PSG team, Al?