If dominance in football had a new definition, Paris Saint-Germain just wrote it. In a stunning 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid the most storied club in Champions League history PSG sent a thunderous message to the footballing world.

Facing a side often dubbed the “Kings of Europe,” PSG didn’t flinch. Within the first 30 minutes, Fabian Ruiz scored twice, and Ousmane Dembele orchestrated the opening three goals with the confidence and grace of a world-class maestro. Under Luis Enrique, PSG no longer look like a club chasing ghosts of past failures. They are cold, composed, and clinically ruthless a machine that doesn’t care for reputations.

Real Madrid, missing tactical coherence and individual spark, looked lost from the opening whistle. Even Kylian Mbappe, the supposed game-changer, faded under the brilliance of PSG’s collective and Dembele’s star turn.

The 3-0 scoreline at halftime was more than a lead; it was a statement. Goncalo Ramos sealed the win in the 88th minute, but the damage was long done.

While Mbappe drew headlines in previous seasons, Dembele has become PSG’s soul in 2024/25. With 22 goals and 18 assists this season, he has transformed skepticism into awe. Once questioned for his €50 million move from Barcelona, the 27-year-old now leads every major metric for elite forwards.

Coach Luis Enrique was emphatic after the match: “To win the Ballon d’Or, you have to score, assist, and win titles. If there’s one player doing it all, it’s Ousmane Dembele. He is, without doubt, the best this season.”

From Manchester City and Arsenal to Inter Milan and now Real Madrid, none have survived PSG’s storm this year. Their journey to a third major final in six weeks exemplifies not just depth and tactical discipline, but an aura of inevitability. Up next is Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 14. Even with potential absences like Willian Pacho, few doubt PSG’s trajectory.

With the Ballon d’Or ceremony set for September 22, 2025 at Paris’ Theatre du Chatelet, Dembele’s final audition awaits. Should he shine against Chelsea, the Golden Ball may well land in the hands of France’s newest footballing genius.