Perplexing decisions from Xabi Alonso, poor defending and a lifeless attack all contributed to Real Madrid’s 4–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. With a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup on the line, Real Madrid put together their worst performance of the Alonso era.

Only two members of the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid made themselves available for post-match media duties on the back of the club’s meeting with Paris Saint-Germain.This, of

Real Madrid will start next season from scratch, manager Xabi Alonso said, after a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinal.