🔴🔵 PSG crushes Atlético de Madrid in their Club World Cup debut
Pasadena, CA – Current UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Atlético de Madrid 4–0 in front of a packed crowd at the iconic Rose Bowl.
🔥 The most anticipated match of the day
Billed as the marquee matchup of the opening round, both sides fielded nearly full-strength lineups. The only major absence was for PSG, who were without Ousmane Dembélé due to injury. His availability for the rest of the tournament remains uncertain.
⚽ What happened?
The match kicked off in a vibrant atmosphere in Pasadena, and it didn’t take long for PSG to take control. In the 19th minute, Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring with a composed finish, setting the tone for what became a masterclass from the reigning European champions.
Goals followed from Vitinha, Malulu, and finally Lee Kang-in, who put the final nail in the coffin to seal the 4–0 result. It was a commanding performance from the French side, leaving Atlético with no answers.
📆 What’s next?
Paris Saint-Germain will be back in action this Thursday, June 19, when they face Botafogo once again at the Rose Bowl, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PT.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid will travel north to Seattle, where they’ll face the hometown Seattle Sounders in what is shaping up to be a must-win match. A second consecutive loss could put their hopes of advancing to the next round in serious jeopardy.