This Sunday afternoon, Paris Saint-Germain thoroughly outclassed Atletico Madrid in their Group B opener at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The final score was 4–0, with goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Mayulu, and Kang-in Lee — the latter converting a penalty. The Spanish side also suffered a setback with Clement Lenglet’s red card.
During the first 45 minutes, PSG dominated every aspect of the game. They controlled possession for most of the match, forcing their opponents to exert a huge physical effort. The French side also created several scoring opportunities, especially with long-range shots. It was one of those shots that allowed Fabian Ruiz to open the scoring at the 18th minute.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, struggled to break up PSG’s attacks, and when they had the ball, they seemed powerless against their opponent’s intense pressure. Julian Alvarez with a free kick and Antoine Griezmann with a shot inside the box were the only ones to seriously trouble goalkeeper Donnarumma. But in the final play of the first half, Vitinha extended the lead with a precise right-footed strike.
In the second half, not much changed. The Spanish side hinted at a comeback through Julian Alvarez, who scored with a right-footed shot — but VAR intervened to disallow the goal due to an earlier foul by Koke. That seemed to be the final blow for Atletico, who from that point on struggled to stay competitive.
With the momentum firmly in their favor, PSG showed their quality and added two more goals. First, Mayulu — who had come on just minutes earlier — made it 3–0 with a powerful strike. Then, in stoppage time, Kang-in Lee converted from the penalty spot to seal the 4–0 win. Atletico Madrid also finished with 10 men after Clement Lenglet was sent off for dissent.
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PSG defeated Atletico Madrid 4–0 with goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Mayulu, and Kang-in Lee in the opening match of Group B.
96’ – GOOOOOAL for PSG!!!! (4–0)
Kang-in Lee converted the penalty to score the French side’s fourth goal.
94’ – Penalty for PSG! (3–0)
After a VAR review, the referee awarded PSG a penalty for a handball by Le Normand.
92’ – Atletico Madrid escapes (3–0)
Mbaye created a fantastic individual play and came close to scoring PSG’s fourth goal.
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86’ – GOOOOOAL for PSG!!!! (3–0)
Mayulu pounced on a rebound inside the box and smashed a powerful right-footed shot to extend PSG’s lead.
87' | GOAAAAAL! Senny Mayulu surely seals this for @PSG_inside with a great reaction and finish!
After several minutes of controlling possession, the French side finally created their first shots. First Goncalo Ramos, then Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had their opportunities, but goalkeeper Oblak handled both situations well.
10’ – PSG controlling possession
In the opening minutes, each team is sticking to its usual style. PSG are dominating possession, but Atletico Madrid are well organized at the back and not allowing any chances.
2’ – First chance for Atletico Madrid!
Julian Alvarez came close to scoring the opener with a free kick that went just wide.
The match is underway!
PSG and Atletico Madrid are already in action in the Group B opener of the Club World Cup.
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Atletico Madrid’s next match
Following their tournament opener against PSG, Atletico Madrid will play their next Club World Cup match on Thursday, June 19, against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field.
PSG’s next match
After Sunday’s clash against Atletico Madrid, the French side will have four days of rest before their next game. On Thursday, June 19, PSG will face Botafogo of Brazil, once again at Rose Bowl Stadium.
Last meeting between PSG and Atletico Madrid
The most recent matchup between PSG and Atletico Madrid came in the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League, which the French side ultimately won. During the initial stage, they faced each other on November 6, 2024, at the Parc des Princes, where the Spanish club earned a 2–1 victory. Warren Zaire-Emery scored for the hosts, while Atletico won with goals from Nahuel Molina and Angel Correa.
The other teams in Group B
Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid are the favorites to secure a spot in the round of 16 in Group B. However, they cannot underestimate their other two rivals.
Botafogo and Seattle Sounders round out the group. The Brazilian club qualified by winning the 2024 Copa Libertadores, while the MLS side claimed the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup. They will face off this Sunday night at Lumen Field.
The referee for the match
Istvan Kovacs will be in charge of officiating the match between PSG and Atletico Madrid. The Romanian referee is known for being strict with yellow cards, which will be something for both teams to keep in mind if they want to avoid disciplinary issues later in the tournament.
Kovacs has officiated PSG six times, resulting in 4 wins and 2 losses. The most recent was the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan. He has refereed Atletico Madrid three times—all of which ended in defeat.
Full referee team:
Istvan Kovacs (referee)
Gwenael Pasqualotti (first assistant)
Francois Boudikian (second assistant)
Robin Chapapria (fourth referee)
Bruno Coue (VAR)
Mehdi Mokhtari (AVAR)
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PSG’s confirmed lineup!
PSG have announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s match vs Atletico Madrid.
Coach Luis Enrique has chosen the following XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Desire Doue, Gonzalo Ramos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Atletico Madrid’s confirmed lineup!
Atletico Madrid have announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s match vs PSG.
Coach Diego Simeone selected this lineup: Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galan; Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino; Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann.
Is Ousmane Dembele playing for PSG vs Atletico Madrid?
While there has been no official statement from PSG, speculation suggests the winger will miss all three group stage matches of the tournament and may only be available to return in the knockout rounds.
Where is the match between PSG and Atletico Madrid being played?
The opening Group B clash of the Club World Cup between PSG and Atletico Madrid will be played at the Rose Bowl. This stadium, located in Pasadena, California, was inaugurated in 1922 and, after several renovations, has reached its current form, with a capacity of nearly 90,000 spectators.
The Rose Bowl is commonly used for football games and has hosted the Super Bowl five times. The most recent occasion was Super Bowl XXVII, played on January 31, 1993, in which the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills. It was also one of the venues for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, hosting the final where Brazil defeated Italy on penalties to be crowned champions.
A general view of Rose Bowl Stadium during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines in 2024.
Kick off time and how to watch
The clash between PSG and Atletico Madrid for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).
DAZN will be the option to watch PSG vs Atletico Madrid in the USA. Other options are TNT, TruTV, Univision, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Orange.
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PSG and Atletico Madrid clash in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Welcome to our live blog of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid will begin their journey in Group B.
Stay with us for all the most important information about this match. And once it gets underway, you’ll have minute-by-minute coverage of everything happening on the field!
Alejandro Lopez Vega is a seasoned sports journalist who currently serves as a Subeditor at World Soccer Talk. With over thirteen years of experience in news writing, sports analysis, and event coverage, Alejandro specializes in soccer, star players, key leagues, and international competitions. Before joining WST, Alejandro brought his expertise to Bolavip US, where he further honed his skills in sports journalism. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prominent media outlets in Rosario, Argentina, including Radio La Red and Radio Mitre, and has held significant roles in the Communication and Press Departments for the soccer teams Newell's Old Boys and Central Córdoba. Alejandro is bilingual in Spanish and English, enabling him to effectively engage with diverse audiences.
