Stunning Club-WM Upset: Botafogo Downs PSG, Tops Group B!
PSG encounters setback against Botafogo; Atletico regains momentum
Pasadena, CA - In a shocking turn of events, Brazil's Botafogo thrashed French giants Paris Saint-Germain by a score of 1-0 (1-0) in the Club World Cup, taking the lead in Group B with six points. The Champions League winners, Paris, find themselves in second place with three points, level with Atlético Madrid, who staged a stunning comeback after their 0-4 drubbing by Paris in the opener, trouncing Seattle Sounders 3-1.
Showing nose-to-nose grit, Botafogo defended tenaciously against PSG's flashy squad, which saw several rotations throughout the starting lineup. Captain Marquinhos, midfielders João Neves and Fabián Ruiz, left-back Nuno Mendes, and winger Ousmane Dembélé were all conspicuous by their absence.
Nine minutes before the break, the Copa Libertadores champion struck gold: After a turnover and a slide pass into the box, Igor Jesus left two PSG defenders trailing, slipping a deflected shot past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma for the opener. The remainder of the second half was a grim spectacle, with Paris barely posing a threat.
Though the French side held a clear advantage, they suffered their first defeat in seven games. PSG can still advance to the knockout stage with a win over Seattle in their final group contest. Botafogo only needs a single point against Atlético, while Madrid needs three.
Atlético clinched their spot with an impressive victory against Seattle. Pablo Barrios led the charge, notching two stunning goals for the 1-0 lead (11') and the 3-1 finale (55'). Ex-Borussia Dortmund star Axel Witsel extended the advantage with a rebound in the 47th minute, before Albert Rusnak momentarily equalized in the 50th minute.
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In the European football scene, Botafogo's victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup placed them at the top of Group B with six points, while PSG, the Champions League winners, find themselves in second place with three points. Simultaneously, Atlético Madrid, also participating in the European leagues, clinched their spot for the knockout stage after their impressive victory against Seattle in the Club World Cup.
