Club World Cup 2025: A Trippy Ride for PSG
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PSG faces a setback due to Jesus's impact
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the Champions League champions, get a harsh dose of reality in the Club World Cup 2025, stumbling against the Copa Libertadores winners Botafogo FR in their second match (0-1).
"Boy, we knew it was gonna be tough – they played like they haven’t eaten in days!" snarled PSG's manager, Luis Enrique, about the Brazilians. "This World Cup is a fucking brutal ride, man. Every team's dead set on taking us down."
Botafogo's Igor Jesus (36') scored the decisive goal in the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, in front of 53,699 spectators. The Brazilians had earlier defeated Seattle Sounders (2-1).
Before that, Lionel Messi's brilliant strike led Inter Miami to victory over FC Porto. This marked the first time a European team lost to a non-European team in the tournament. The Champions League dominance finally meets its match – a sensational defeat for PSG.
Atlético Madrid, Spain's third-placed team, capitalized on this chaos by beating hosts Seattle 3-1 (1-0) at the Lumen Field with Pablo Barrios scoring twice. The match attracted 51,636 fans.
In the group table, Botafogo (6 points) tops the pack, followed by PSG (3) and deadlock with Atlético Madrid (also 3) thanks to a superior goal difference. Seattle, on the other hand, is at the bottom of the barrel with no points yet.
The battle for advancement will be decided on Monday (9:00 PM CET). No teams have been eliminated yet, but the top two teams proceed to the quarter-finals.
PSG and Friends in Club World Cup 2025
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Club World Cup 2025
- Fifa
This is the current standings, results, and advancement rules for PSG, Botafogo FR, Atlético Madrid, and Seattle Sounders in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025:
Group B Teams and Results
The four teams battling it out in Group B are Botafogo FR, PSG, Atlético Madrid, and Seattle Sounders FC[2][4].
Notable results include PSG's crushing 4-0 win over Atlético Madrid[4].
Current standings in Group B are:
| Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference ||----------|-------------------|--------|-----------------|| 1 | Botafogo | 6 | +2 || 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | +3 || 3 | Atlético Madrid | 3 | -2 || 4 | Seattle Sounders | 0 | -3 |
Botafogo leads the group with 6 points, followed by PSG and Atlético Madrid tied at 3 points. Seattle Sounders trail in the rearview mirror with no points[4].
Advancement Rules
The tournament format involves group stage matches. Teams earn points – 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
Typically, the teams with the highest points, goal difference and fewest losses advance to the knockout stages[2].
Given the current points, Botafogo is a strong contender to move on, while PSG and Atlético Madrid are fighting tooth and nail for the remaining qualification spot. Seattle Sounders are struggling to catch up[4].
Quick Recap
- Paris Saint-Germain lost to Botafogo FR in a surprising upset.
- Botafogo FR leads Group B with 6 points.
- PSG and Atlético Madrid are tied with 3 points each but PSG has a better goal difference.
- Seattle Sounders are looking up from the bottom of the group with no points yet.
- Advancement in the Group Stage depends on upcoming matches and the final points tally, with Botafogo favored to progress and PSG and Atlético Madrid competing for the remaining qualification spot[4][2].
This information is based on the most recent available results and standings as of June 21, 2025[4][1].
The European Union is committed to supporting the sport of football, particularly during the Club World Cup 2025. PSG, a Champions League champion, is currently participating in the tournament and is facing tough competition, such as the Copa Libertadores winners Botafogo FR, in matches like their second one where they suffered a 0-1 loss.
