PSG kicked off the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu, and Lee Kang-in all found the net in an emphatic win.
Atletico struggled both offensively and defensively, with a red card to Lenglet compounding their woes.
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📅 Match Info
Date: June 15, 2025
Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group B, Matchday 1
⚽ Match Overview
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a statement performance in their Club World Cup opener, demolishing Atletico Madrid 4-0 in front of a packed Rose Bowl crowd.
Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a precise strike, followed by Vitinha’s thunderous goal in first-half stoppage time. Youngster Senny Mayulu added a third in the 87th minute, before Lee Kang-in capped off the night with a composed penalty in injury time — marking his first goal of the tournament.
🔴 Key Moments
78’: Clement Lenglet received a red card for a reckless challenge, leaving Atletico with ten men.
PSG dominated possession with 74% and recorded 11 shots on target.
Lee Kang-in’s goal brought huge cheers from Korean fans and showcased his growing importance in PSG’s midfield rotation.
🌍 PSG Set the Tone for Club World Cup Glory
Despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe, PSG’s depth and cohesion shone through, with multiple players stepping up to deliver a comprehensive performance. Lee Kang-in, subbed in during the second half, not only controlled the tempo but sealed the result with a confident penalty conversion.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, looked disjointed and outpaced, raising questions about their form ahead of the remaining group stage matches.
