Paris Saint-Germain commenced their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in commanding fashion, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The French champions, fresh off their recent domestic successes, showcased their offensive prowess against a struggling Atlético side that finished the match with ten men.
The Parisian club controlled the tempo from the outset, translating their dominance into an early lead. Fabián Ruiz found the back of the net in the 19th minute, setting the tone for what would be a challenging evening for the Spanish outfit. As the first half drew to a close, Vitinha doubled PSG's advantage in the 45th minute, sending his team into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Atlético Madrid's hopes of a second-half comeback were dealt a significant blow when defender Clément Lenglet received a red card, leaving his team to navigate the remainder of the match a man down. PSG capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Senny Mayulu adding a third goal in the 87th minute. The scoring was capped off by a late penalty, successfully converted to seal the resounding 4-0 win.
Adding to Atlético's woes, the team also saw a potential goal disallowed after a VAR review and squandered a golden opportunity with a missed penalty.
A notable absence from the PSG lineup was star forward Ousmane Dembélé, who was sidelined due to a thigh injury sustained while on international duty with France. However, his absence did little to blunt the Parisian attack, which proved to be too much for Diego Simeone's men to handle.
The result places PSG in a strong position in their group as they continue their quest for the FIFA Club World Cup title, while Atlético Madrid will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties ahead of their next fixture.
