PSG beat Flamengo in dramatic penalty shootout to win FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Highlights and goals
PSG won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 title against Flamengo in a dramatic matchup that went to the penalty shootout. Check out here the highlights and goals.
PSG‘s goalkeeper, Matvei Safonov, emerged as the hero in the penalty shootout against Flamengo, leading his team to lift their first-ever FIFA Intercontinental Cup. After a grueling 120 minutes that concluded with a 1-1 draw, PSG triumphed in the penalty shootout, edging out Flamengo with a 2-1 victory to claim the championship title.
Despite Flamengo‘s commendable effort, PSG dominated the match for the most part. The French side capitalized on their superior physical conditioning, which gave them a significant edge over the Brazilian team.
This win adds another trophy to PSG’s collection this year, complementing their successes in Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season. Meanwhile, Flamengo’s achievements this year include clinching the Brasileirao title and the Copa Libertadores trophy.
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With a great performance from PSG's goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, PSG became the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions against Flamengo.
After an intense matchup between two great teams in Doha, PSG had in Safonov their key to lift the trophy in Qatar.
You followed every moment of this exciting clash here on Bolavip.
Thanks for staying with us, and see you next time!
FLAMENGO MISS AND PSG ARE THE CHAMPIONS (1-2)
LUIS ARAUJO MISSES THE PENALTY AND PSG ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE 2025 FIFA INTERCONTINENTAL CUP.
PSG MISS (1-2)
Bradley Barcola misses the fifth penalty for PSG.
FLAMENGO MISS (1-2)
Leo Pereira misses the fourth penalty for Flamengo.
PSG SCORE (1-2)
Nuno Mendes scores the third penalty for PSG.
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FLAMENGO MISS (1-1)
Pedro misses the third penalty for Flamengo.
PSG MISS (1-1)
Ousmane Dembele misses the second penalty for PSG.
FLAMENGO MISS (1-1)
Saul Niguez misses the second penalty for Flamengo.
PSG SCORE (1-1)
Vitor Ferreira scores the first penalty for PSG.
FLAMENGO SCORE (1-0)
Nicolas De La Cruz scores the first penalty for Flamengo.
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120+1' - THE TITLE WILL BE DEFINED IN THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT! (1-1)
After the matchup ended in overtime, both teams are deciding the champion in the penalty shootout.
117' - Physical condition is now the main character (1-1)
The minutes are passing by, and both teams are looking tired, but their passion and determination to win the title are generating plenty of attacks in both sides.
114' - PSG want the goal so badly (1-1)
With plenty of shots and one corner, PSG are getting close to score the second goal, but Flamengo defend with everything they have.
111' - Flamengo are now trying to score (1-1)
In an intense second half of overtime, Flamengo are also trying to make an impact in the area of PSG.
108' - PSG seek for their second goal (1-1)
With a great play, PSG have a chance to score their second goal, but the ball went wide.
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105' - Second half of overtime starts! (1-1)
It's all or nothing and the second half of overtime starts.
105+1' - First half of overtime ends! (1-1)
The tied persists and both teams are heading to the second half of overtime to seek for the goal that let them win the title.
101' - Flamengo keep trying to score (1-1)
While PSG have the best chances in the first 90 minutes, the things have changed in overtime for Flamengo, as they want to score their second goal.
98' - PSG have a free kick (1-1)
Nuno Mendes receives a difficult kick from Niguez and the player received the yellow card. We have eight yellow cards in the whole match.
95' - PSG are having a hard time keeping the ball (1-1)
Flamengo decide to pressure close from PSG's area and the French side is struggling a little.
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92' - Flamengo take the ball possession (1-1)
In this first half of the overtime, Flamengo take the ball and try to penetrate the defense of PSG.
90' - First half of overtime starts! (1-1)
With just one substitution for PSG, the overtime starts.
90 + 6' - Second half ends! (1-1)
Despite the effort from both sides, the tied persisted and PSG and Flamengo will go to the overtime.
Pedro tried to take advantage of a counterattack for Flamengo, but the defense was outstanding to send the ball to the corner kick.
84' - Flamengo hold the attacks from PSG (1-1)
PSG keep trying to penetrate the defense from Flamengo, but they have been playing greatly and the score remains tied.
81' - Dembele enters (1-1)
After winning The Best award, Ousmane Dembele entered to the field for his teammate Desire Doue.
78' - PSG pressure Flamengo (1-1)
With their offensive line, PSG pressure Flamengo's defense.
75' - PSG don't let Flamengo to catch a break (1-1)
With a high pressure on their area, Flamengo are defending the result against PSG. Substitutions in Flamengo: De Arrascaeta, Jorginho and Pulgar went out and Everton, De La Cruz and Saul went in.
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71' - PSG have a great chance to score (1-1)
With a great play from their striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the French side was close to score their second goal.
68' - Flamengo and PSG play intensely (1-1)
Both sides are trying hard to make the necessary impact to score the second goal.
65' - Substitutions in both sides (1-1)
PSG now have Barcola on the field instead of Mayulu, and Flamengo subbed Carrascal for Pedro.
62' - FLAMENGO SCORE! (1-1)
Jorginho scores for Flamengo from the penalty spot and ties the game.
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60' - Flamengo have a penalty (1-0)
The referee was being called by the VAR and Flamengo have a penalty.
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57' - PSG lead in corner (1-0)
With 4 corners kicked, PSG lead also in corners during this game, and Flamengo have 2.
54' - PSG keep the dominance (1-0)
Flamengo haven't show a great performance in this game against PSG, and the French side controls the ball without trouble.
51' - PSG have the first chance of the second half (1-0)
With a great shot from outside of the area from Joao Neves, PSG created the first chance of the second half.
48' - PSG keep the ball possession (1-0)
With 62%, PSG have the ball against Flamengo, as well as the advantage in the score.
45' - Second half starts! (1-0)
Without substitutions, the second half starts in Doha.
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45+4' - First half ends! (1-0)
With a great goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG have the advantage in the end of the first half.
They have been playing outstandingly in this first minutes of the game, while Flamengo have created chances to make an impact in the game, but without converting a goal.
15 minutes of talking between players and head coach for the second half in this game at FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025.
45' - Additional time (1-0)
Three minutes of additional time in this first half between PSG and Flamengo.
42' - Flamengo have a great chance (1-0)
With their objective of tying the game before the first half ends, Flamengo have a great opportunity in a corner kick with Pulgar.
38' - PSG SCORE (1-0)
Taking advantage of a complicated touch from goalkeeper Rossi from Flamengo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores for PSG.
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36' - Flamengo are getting close to PSG's area (0-0)
With their wings, Flamengo want to create dangerous attacks.
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33' - A matchup with too much yellow cards (0-0)
At this point, the matchup have three players that have seen the yellow card: One from PSG and two from Flamengo.
30' - The matchup has become a bored one (0-0)
By just passing the ball in the middle of the field and without creating options in both ends, PSG and Flamengo are respecting each other.
28' - PSG have lost the control of the ball (0-0)
Flamengo have been organizing better on the field, and that's something the PSG have felt in the last couple of minutes.
25' - Flamengo want to surprise PSG (0-0)
Colombian midfielder Jorge Carrascal is taking the ball and tries to build the attacks in the middle of the field.
23' - Flamengo try to get the ball (0-0)
There is pressure from both squads, but Flamengo are trying hard to keep the ball against PSG's pressure.
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20' - The matchup don't have the same intensity (0-0)
Both teams are already making fouls and we have the first yellow card of the game for Jorginho in Flamengo.
17' - Flamengo have their first chance (0-0)
With Carrascal and Erick Pulgar, Flamengo had the first opportunity in the goal of PSG's keeper Safonov.
15' - PSG continue with the ball possession (0-0)
Flamengo try to get the ball, but the pressure from PSG change their perspective and they are defending a lot.
12' - Disallowed goal (0-0)
After review, the referee decided that the ball was already out of the field and the goal was disallowed. Now, it is a corner kick for PSG.
9' - PSG SCORE! (1-0)
PSG took advantage of the mistake from the defenders of Flamengo and Fabian Ruiz scores the first goal of the game.
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7' - PSG keep the intensity (0-0)
With the PSG players trying with shoots from outside the penalty area, Flamengo seemed to be confused.
5' - PSG have the first dangerous option (0-0)
With a free kick going to the second post, Joao Neves had the first chance for the PSG that went wide.
3' - PSG have the ball! (0-0)
With intensity and a great ball control, PSG have the ball possession in these first minutes.
0' - Game is underway! (0-0)
The ball is rolling at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium as PSG vs Flamengo kick off this decisive FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 showdown.
PSG's players are warming up for this game
PSG are gearing up for this game with their players on the field.
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Teams arrived to the stadium
Both PSG and Flamengo have already arrived at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the venue hosting today's final.
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Confirmed lineup for PSG
PSG just posted on their official social media accounts their confirmed lineup for this crucial game against Flamengo.
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Confirmed lineup for Flamengo
Flamengo just posted on their official social media accounts their confirmed lineup for this crucial game against PSG.
In a matter of titles, PSG are playing for the first one on their history, and Flamengo will seek for their second title, after winning in 1981 against Liverpool by 3-0.
Kickoff time and how to watch FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final
PSG vs. Flamengo will get underway at 12:00 PM ET.
PSG vs Flamengo LIVE: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final
Welcome to our live blog coverage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final!
PSG face Flamengo today in Qatar, with the FIFA Intercontinental 2025 title at stake. PSG arrive as favorites, but Flamengo have already proven they can upset expectations after winning the Derby of the Americas, and the FIFA Challenger Cup against Pyramids FC.
Stay with us for key updates and minute-by-minute action as this decisive clash unfolds.
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