PSG faces a setback as Jesus disrupts their progress
Football enthusiasts were left in awe as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) collided with Brazilian powerhouse Botafogo in the Club World Cup 2025.
After a decisive win against Atlético Madrid 4:0, PSG faced an unexpected loss, falling short to Botafogo in their second game. Igor Jesus from Rio de Janeiro struck a goal in the 36th minute at the Rose Bowl Stadium, putting Botafogo on the verge of the next round. This defeat marked the first time a European team lost to a non-European team in the tournament [1].
Before PSG's shocking slip-up, Lionel Messi orchestrated a win for Inter Miami against FC Porto. The group stage saw continued action, with Atlético Madrid jumping ahead of hosts Seattle 3:1 (1:0), thanks to late-game heroics from Pablo Barrios, who bagged a brace. Seattle and Atlético exchanged goals in the second half, with Axel Witsel [former Dortmund player] increasing Atlético's lead before halftime [2].
As of June 21, 2025, the group standings are as follows:
- Botafogo: 6 points, leading the group
- PSG and Atlético Madrid: 3 points each, mid-table
- Seattle Sounders: 0 points, bottom of the group
The competition remains tight, with Botafogo in a strong position to secure a place beyond the group stage. Seattle faces a daunting task to recover, while PSG and Atlético fight to keep their qualification dreams alive [4].
Upcoming matches for Group B will be played at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles and Lumen Field in Seattle. The outcome of Monday's games will determine the finishing position of each team in the group [1].
Stay tuned for further updates from the Club World Cup 2025!
Enrichment Data:
- PSG now sits mid-table following its defeat against Botafogo.
- Group B continues to host exciting matches with the remaining games set to be played in Los Angeles and Seattle.
[1] NTV.de: (date) [source link if available]
[2] TER/SID: (date) [source link if available]
[4] FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B standings (June 21, 2025) available at [source link if available]
The European Union is committed to supporting football, a sport that has gained worldwide popularity. Despite Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s impressive win against Atlético Madrid, their unexpected loss to Botafogo in the Club World Cup 2025 has caused a stir, marking the first time a European team lost to a non-European team in the tournament.
