Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique made no effort to downplay Real Madrid’s legacy as his team prepared for a high-stakes FIFA Club World Cup semifinal in New Jersey.
He described the match as “extra motivation.” Enrique highlighted Madrid’s unmatched reputation, which he called “the most successful team in the world.”
While PSG earned serious credibility with their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League title and a strong 5-0 final win over Inter Milan, the historical weight still leans heavily toward Los Blancos.
The rivalry between these two clubs includes several memorable Champions League encounters—and some less remembered European battles from the 1990s. Enrique himself once played at the Santiago Bernabeu, long before managing PSG.
Of course, Kylian Mbappe is the most high-profile figure to have played for both clubs. The French star became PSG’s all-time top scorer before realizing a long-standing ambition by signing for Madrid.
Real Madrid vs PSG: Head-to-Head Record
Real Madrid and PSG have faced off competitively 12 times. Madrid have claimed five victories, PSG have won four, and three meetings have ended in draws.
The Parisians lifted their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in 2025, with that 5-0 final win setting a new benchmark. Madrid, meanwhile, continue to lead the all-time European charts with 15 Champions League titles.
Real Madrid vs PSG: Complete Match Results
While most of their meetings have taken place in the Champions League, the two sides also met in earlier competitions including the UEFA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup in the 1990s. That period remains the last time PSG managed to knock Madrid out in a two-legged European tie.
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2022 | Champions League | Real Madrid | PSG | 3-1 |
| 02/15/2022 | Champions League | PSG | Real Madrid | 1-0 |
| 11/26/2019 | Champions League | Real Madrid | PSG | 2-2 |
| 09/18/2019 | Champions League | PSG | Real Madrid | 3-0 |
| 03/06/2018 | Champions League | PSG | Real Madrid | 2-1 |
| 02/14/2018 | Champions League | Real Madrid | PSG | 3-1 |
| 11/03/2015 | Champions League | Real Madrid | PSG | 1-0 |
| 10/21/2015 | Champions League | PSG | Real Madrid | 0-0 |
| 03/15/1994 | Cup Winners’ Cup | PSG | Real Madrid | 1-1 |
| 03/03/1994 | Cup Winners’ Cup | Real Madrid | PSG | 1-0 |
| 03/18/1993 | UEFA Cup | PSG | Real Madrid | 4-1 |
| 03/02/1993 | UEFA Cup | Real Madrid | PSG | 3-1 |
2022 Champions League Round of 16: Benzema Stuns PSG
PSG looked comfortable after a 1-0 home win in the first leg, with Kylian Mbappe scoring late thanks to Neymar’s assist. The Brazilian came off the bench to play a decisive role, while Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty.
Back in Madrid, Mbappe doubled the aggregate lead before halftime—again assisted by Neymar—and PSG appeared on course to advance.
But with 30 minutes remaining, Karim Benzema delivered one of his finest career performances. He scored three goals in 17 minutes, completing a remarkable hat-trick and sparking Madrid’s surge to a 14th European crown. That campaign would eventually earn Benzema the Ballon d’Or.
2018 Champions League Round of 16: Ronaldo Dominates
This was the start of PSG’s big-money project, with Mbappe and Neymar joining Edinson Cavani in a formidable front line. Adrien Rabiot gave them a lead in the first leg in Madrid, but Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and Marcelo added a third to secure a 3-1 win.
In Paris, Neymar was sidelined due to injury. Ronaldo scored again before setting up Casemiro for the final blow. Cavani did find the net, but Madrid’s 5-2 aggregate win underscored their dominance on the European stage under Zinedine Zidane.
1993 UEFA Cup Quarterfinal: PSG’s Comeback Classic
Real Madrid took the first leg at home 3-1, with goals from Butragueno, Zamorano, and Michel. Luis Enrique featured for Madrid in that match.
In the return leg, PSG produced one of their finest European performances. David Ginola and George Weah were among the scorers in a 4-1 win. Weah struck early, and a flurry of late goals—including one from Antoine Kombouare in stoppage time—completed a dramatic comeback at the Parc des Princes.
