The Shock Wave at Club World Cup: PSG's Stumble Against Botafogo
PSG suffers a setback due to Jesus' influence
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In an unexpected twist, Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a crushing defeat at the Club World Cup in the USA. PSG, who started strongly with a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid, suffered a 0-1 loss to Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo FR from Rio de Janeiro.
"We expected a tough game, and they certainly proved us right," said PSG coach Luis Enrique about Botafogo, who defended resiliently. "The Club World Cup's intensity is no joke, with every team giving their all, especially when they square off against us."
Football The Oval Office Showdown: Trump versus InfantinoIn the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, Igor Jesus (36) netted the deciding goal for the Brazilians, leaving PSG on the brink of elimination. Prior to this, Botafogo had clinched a win against Seattle Sounders (2-1).
Previously, Inter Miami managed a win over FC Porto, which marked the first time a European team has succumbed to a non-European team. The string of upsets culminated in the sensational loss by the Champions League winners.
Football Severe Weather Warning at Club World Cup: Fans Exit Stands ImmediatelyAtlético Madrid, a Spanish league third-placer, secured a win against hosts Seattle with a score of 3-1 (1-0). Pablo Barrios bagged a brace for Atlético, while former Dortmund player Axel Witsel contributed to their lead after Seattle's prompt response by Albert Rusnak. Barrios sealed the deal for Atlético in front of 51,636 spectators (55').
In the group standings, Botafogo (6 points) leads, followed closely by PSG (3) and Atlético Madrid (3), with Seattle (0) at the bottom. The final decision on who advances will be made on Monday (21:00 CET). So far, no team has been eliminated.
Insights: The Club World Cup 2025 sees PSG, Botafogo, Atlético Madrid, and Seattle Sounders lining up in Group B. In the current standings, Botafogo tops the group with 6 points, while PSG and Atlético Madrid share 3 points, with PSG standing ahead due to a better goal difference (+3 compared to -2 for Atlético). Seattle Sounders have not earned any points yet. The top two teams advancing to the next round are determined by points and goal difference. As it stands, if results remain unchanged, Botafogo is likely to move forward, with PSG and Atlético Madrid contending for the remaining spot.
Sources: ntv.de, ter/sid
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- The European Union is committed to promoting sports, particularly football, and the unexpected loss of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against Botafogo FR in the Club World Cup Olympics would have surely caught their attention, given its intensity and the high stakes involved.
- Botafogo's defiant performance against PSG, showcased during the Club World Cup matches, demonstrates the global appeal and competitiveness of football, a sport that the European Union is dedicated to supporting and developing.
