Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their FIFA Club World Cup USA 2025™ journey in emphatic style, overwhelming Atlético Madrid with a commanding 4-0 victory at the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium.
Battling in searing Los Angeles heat, the European champions delivered a clinical performance that fuels their ambition for an unprecedented quadruple this season.
Despite missing star forward Ousmane Dembélé due to injury, PSG looked unstoppable. The French giants—already winners of Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Champions League—showed no signs of fatigue as they dismantled the Spanish side with flair and precision.
Fabian Ruiz set the tone early, netting the opener in the 19th minute with a well-placed low drive. PSG doubled their lead just before the break as Vitinha struck in first-half stoppage time with a smart finish that left Atlético’s Jan Oblak rooted.
Throughout the game, Luis Enrique’s side dominated possession and dictated tempo, with Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia threatening constantly in attack. The Parisians’ midfield trio controlled proceedings with ease, leaving Atlético chasing the game.
Diego Simeone’s men had little to offer offensively. A first-half free-kick from Julian Alvarez was their only real chance, comfortably saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Atlético’s problems worsened in the 78th minute when defender Clement Lenglet received a second yellow card, reducing the Spanish outfit to ten men.
PSG continued to press. In the 87th minute, youngster Senny Mayulu made an immediate impact off the bench, curling a composed effort into the net.
The rout was completed deep into added time when Lee Kang-in converted a penalty after Kvaratskhelia was brought down in the box.
Jan Oblak made several key saves throughout the match, including tipping a thunderous Kvaratskhelia shot onto the crossbar, but it wasn’t enough to stem PSG’s relentless momentum. A glaring late miss from Atlético substitute Alexander Sorloth summed up their frustrating evening.
With this commanding win, PSG sends a powerful signal to the rest of the world: their pursuit of a historic quadruple is alive and thriving.
The Parisians now move into the next stage brimming with confidence, while Atlético must regroup quickly in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes tournament.