PSG are keeping a close eye on Ibrahima Konaté—but they’re not alone. Real Madrid are also monitoring the Liverpool center-back, and with the summer transfer window approaching, interest in the

PSG looked every bit the best team in the world (and then some) as the reigning European champions beat Real Madrid 4-0 in the second semifinal of the 2025 Club World Cup.

Real Madrid began life under head coach Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup, with their tournament coming to an end in devastating fashion in the semi-finals. Los

PSG are on the cusp of securing what would be a near perfect season without their former superstar Kylian Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid in 2024. Instead of falling apart without the services of the French international, the Les Parisiens have turned into a machine under Luis Enrique.

PSG are keeping a close eye on Ibrahima Konaté—but they’re not alone. Real Madrid are also monitoring the Liverpool center-back, and with the summer transfer window approaching, interest in the 26-year-old continues to pick up.

The most obvious lesson Alonso learned against PSG was a front three of Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior does not work. After only starting two forwards in Real Madrid’s five consecutive victories in the Club World Cup, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss gave the nod to the three attackers in a head-scratching decision.