Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid: A Dominant Win in the Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their Club World Cup campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on June 15, 2025. The match, held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, showcased PSG's prowess following their recent Champions League win. The French side, newly crowned European champions, dominated Atlético Madrid throughout the game.

The scoring started with Fabián Ruiz, who fired home from distance in the 19th minute. PSG doubled their lead just before halftime when Vitinha scored, capitalizing on a counter-attack after an Antoine Griezmann miss. A potential goal for Atlético Madrid was overturned due to a foul in the lead-up to the play, maintaining PSG's two-goal advantage.

In the second half, substitute Senny Mayulu added a third goal in the 87th minute, effectively ending any hopes of an Atlético comeback. Lee Kang-in sealed the win with a stoppage-time penalty, rounding off the scoring to 4-0.

This victory marks a strong start for PSG in the Club World Cup, following their impressive Champions League title win over Inter Milan with a 5-0 score last month.