PSG eyes Botafogo clash: can champions extend their Club World Cup dominance?

After a commanding 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, PSG is poised to continue their strong run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. With a star-studded lineup and a $1 billion prize at stake, their upcoming match against Botafogo could define their path to the final.

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The New York TimesAljazeera+1
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Sources: AljazeeraThe New York Times
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, signaling their intent to extend their dominance in the tournament.

The freshly crowned European champions thrilled a crowd of 80,619 with goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu, and Lee Kang-In, showcasing their adventurous attacking style.

PSG coach Luis Enrique acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, "Were going to start with a European team [Atletico Madrid] that we know well. We played them in the Champions League and in the group phase, and its going to be tough."

Their next opponent is Brazil's Botafogo, whom they will face in Pasadena on Thursday, followed by a match against Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders on June 23.

The tournament features 20 countries from six continents, hosted across 11 venues in the United States, with a staggering $1 billion prize pot. Half of this fund is allocated simply for participation, with UEFA clubs sharing $306 million.

PSG stands to earn up to $125 million if they win the tournament, adding significant financial incentive to their quest.

Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, are seeking redemption after a disappointing season, finishing third in La Liga and exiting the Champions League early. Coach Diego Simeone praised PSG, saying, "They have built a brilliant team, with many extraordinary young players and a coach [Luis Enrique] who has a lot of confidence and conviction in what he proposes."

With PSG's strong start and high stakes, the Club World Cup promises intense competition as champions from around the globe vie for supremacy.
Sources: The New York TimesAljazeera
Paris Saint-Germain, freshly crowned European champions, aim to extend their Club World Cup dominance as they prepare to face Brazil's Botafogo after a commanding 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid. The tournament features 20 countries and a $1 billion prize pot, with PSG targeting the $125 million winner's share.
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The Headline

PSG dominates Atletico Madrid, eyes Botafogo next

Key Facts
  • PSG and Atletico Madrid are drawn in Group B of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which includes 12 UEFA clubs in total.The New York Times
  • Atletico Madrid finished third in La Liga, 12 points behind champions Barcelona, and were eliminated in the last 16 of the Champions League.Aljazeera
  • Atletico coach Diego Simeone praised PSG's young squad and coach Luis Enrique, highlighting their confidence and conviction.Aljazeera
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed determination to win and reach the Club World Cup final, acknowledging the challenge Atletico Madrid presents.Aljazeera
  • PSG defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the opening match, with goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu, and Lee Kang-In.1
  • Atletico Madrid struggled offensively, managing only one shot on goal in the first half and showing visible frustration.1
  • PSG's next Club World Cup match is against Botafogo from Brazil, scheduled in Pasadena on Thursday.1
Four of the eight groups contain two UEFA clubs: Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Bayern Munich, Juventus and Manchester City, plus Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid.
The New York Times
The New York Times
Hello, welcome and thanks for joining our live coverage of the Club World Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid. This is the first huge clash of the extended, revamped and newly-lucrative Club World Cup. PSG, the freshly crowned kings of Europe, will be keen to add another major trophy to the cabinet, as well as pocketing the up to $125m prize money for the winners.
Aljazeera
Aljazeera
PSG will face Brazil's Botafogo in their next group match in Pasadena on Thursday, before completing the first round against Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders on June 23.
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Key Stats at a Glance
PSG vs Atletico Madrid final score
4-0
1
Number of PSG goalscorers
4
1
Match attendance
80619

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Background Context

Tournament scale and prize context

Key Facts
  • The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup features 32 teams from six continents and 20 countries, hosted across 11 venues in the United States.The New York Times
  • The tournament has a $1 billion prize pot, with half allocated to clubs for participation, including UEFA's 12 clubs receiving a share of $306 million.The New York Times
Key Stats at a Glance
Total prize pot for the tournament
$1 billion
The New York Times
UEFA clubs' share of prize pot
$306m
The New York Times
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