The crushing defeat at the hands of PSG was the fifth time this season that Madrid conceded at least four goals in a game—the 4–4 draw with Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey did come over 120 minutes—and saw the club tie their own unwanted record for goals conceded in a single season.

PSG manager Luis Enrique stressed how important this run to the final has been for everyone connected to the club.

Paris Saint-Germain will play Chelsea FC in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a chance to win their fifth trophy of the season.

Unfortunately for the rest of the footballing world, PSG look like they’ve finally cracked the code on how to be a top modern team.

Kroos has faith in Alonso to get Los Blancos firing again.