Real Madrid vs. PSG - Who makes a combined XI of FIFA Club World Cup semi-finalists ?

Two of Europe's elite will go head-to-head on Wednesday when Real Madrid and PSG clash in the second FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. 

It's the fifteen-time European champions against the newest Champions League winners, with the victor fancied as the favourite to go on and triumph in Sunday's final. 

Both teams boast star-studded squads full of some of the biggest names in the game, but who would make a combined XI from the stars on show? 

I put my tin hat on and pick the best XI made up from Real Madrid and PSG. 

Goalkeeper - Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) 

There's not much to choose from the two number ones involved, with both Courtois and Gigi Donnarumma among the best goalkeepers in the world. 

Neither has put a foot wrong in the tournament so far, taking out Donnarumma's clumsy tackle on Jamal Musiala, yet there still feels more of an assurance when Courtois is in net. 

His injury-time stop from Marcel Sabitzer against Borussia Dortmund proved he's still the man to have in those big-game moments. 

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Right-back - Achraf Hakimi (PSG) 

Trent Alexander-Arnold has quickly grown into his new surroundings at Madrid with two assists in his last two games, but he hasn't done enough to usurp the Moroccan from this team. 

Hakimi has carried on from where he left off in PSG's league and European campaign by being one of the best players at the FIFA Club World Cup. 

The rampaging right-back has two goals to his name, and there's arguably no one better in his position in the world right now. 

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Centre-back - Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) 

Real's young centre-backs have impressed during proceedings in the States, but the big German is still the club's premier choice in the middle of defence. 

There's no doubt he'll have a huge part to play in the development of Raul Asencio and Dean Huijsen, but right now he's the leader of that backline. 

At 32, he has all the big game experience, but still has plenty of gas in the tank. 

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Centre-back - Marquinhos (PSG) 

Talking of experience, the other centre-back spot has to go to modern-day PSG legend Marquinhos. 

The Brazilian, who, as captain, lifted the Champions League trophy in May, is the club's all-time record appearance maker and has won a record ten league titles with the club. 

Unbelievably, he's still only 31, meaning he still has plenty of time to make those numbers an unachievable target for anyone else. 

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Left-back - Nuno Mendes (PSG) 

Like partners in crime down the flanks, with Hakimi on one side, Nuno Mendes is the obvious choice at left-back, ahead of Fran Garcia.

Mendes added international honours to his season's success by winning the Nations League with Portugal last month and now could end the campaign with another medal round his neck. 

Hard to suggest a better left-back around right now and he's so good at getting forward that at times we've even seen him in the false nine spot for PSG during the competition. 

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Midfield - Vitinha (PSG)

The little magician in PSG's midfield has continued to pull the strings for the French side, just like he's done all season. 

Much like Luka Modric, who misses out thanks to the Portuguese, Vitinha is a delight to watch as he knits this talented team together. 

If Luis Enrique's side are to make Sunday's final, this former Wolves midfielder would have played a big part in getting them there. 

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Midfield - Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) 

Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves can count themselves unlucky for not being alongside their teammate in the centre of this team, but Valverde gets in for continually being his ever-so consistent self. 

Real's midfield balance always feels much better when it includes the Uruguayan and he often doesn't get as much credit as some of the names around him.

He already has a goal to his name in the States, too, another valuable asset to his game. 

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Midfield - Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) 

Who else? Bellingham would get into most world XI's right now and has been his usual swashbuckling self during proceedings in the USA. 

He may have missed out on a one-on-one clash with his younger brother, but that's been the only thing missing across the tournament. 

He netted in the win over Pachuca, and with the games getting bigger and bigger, expect another clutch moment from Jude this week. 

Right-wing - Ousmane Dembele (PSG) 

Dembele is warming up nicely in the States, having missed the group phase with a thigh injury, and it's only adding to his season accolades. 

In a campaign that has seen him reach his best-ever goals total and win league and Champions League medals, a FIFA Club World Cup gong would be the icing on the cake. 

With more silverware and more goals only adding to his claims to win this year's Ballon d'Or. 

Left-wing - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)

It was a straight shootout on the left between the Georgian and Vinicius Jr, and either choice would be right, but basing it on this season, Kvaratskhelia just sneaks in.

Since joining in January, he has given PSG's attack another dimension, adding his close control and long-range shooting to the other attributes across their frontline. 

He scored against Seattle Sounders in the group phase, and he'll be one to watch in the titanic clash against Madrid. 

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Forward - Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) 

All the Club World Cup talk might be about Gonzalo Garcia, but there's no way he's keeping Mbappe out of the team just yet. 

The Frenchman's spectacular volley against Borussia Dortmund signalled his arrival at the tournament and added to his ridiculous tally for the season. 

It was goal number 44 for the season, making his selection to lead the line in this team a no-brainer. 

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