🎥 Club World Cup shock: PSG out, Botafogo through, brawl in stands🤯 | OneFootball

Plot twist at the Club World Cup: PSG falls in Pasadena at the hands of Botafogo, which becomes the first team to qualify for the round of 16.

In the clash between the European champions and the South American champions, the Brazilians prevail thanks to a goal by Igor Jesus in the 36th minute, finishing off a counterattack started by Saverino with a low right-footed shot: Donnarumma is caught off guard, also due to a deflection by Pacho.

A victory achieved more through sacrifice and organization than through spectacle. PSG, strangely disorganized and lacking incisiveness, pays the price for squad rotations and a sterile offensive maneuver. In the second half, Luis Enrique tries to revolutionize the team, but it is to no avail.

It is also worth noting that, during the same match, there were disturbances in the stands, where Botafogo and PSG fans ended up fighting.

The group is completely reopened also thanks to Atlético Madrid, who celebrate their first victory at the Club World Cup by defeating the Seattle Sounders 3‑1. Pablo Barrios scores a brace in the 11th and 55th minutes, while Axel Witsel doubles the lead right after the start of the second half. Seattle pulls one back with Rusnák in the 50th minute, but it is not enough to reopen the match.

The Colchoneros show pride and a reaction after their defeat to PSG, demonstrating greater intensity, control, and a desire to get back in the game. Now PSG needs to win against Seattle to avoid the risk of elimination; if they don't win, at least a positive result from Botafogo against Atletico would guarantee their progression to the next round.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

📸 FREDERIC J. BROWN - AFP or licensors