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PSG and Atletico Madrid made their debut at the Club World Cup facing each other at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. The Parisians win convincingly with a 4-0 victory thanks to goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee, and Mayulu.

The first big match of the Club World Cup between PSG and Atletico Madrid took place in Los Angeles. The clash between the two powerhouses of European football, drawn in Group B, was anticipated as the most awaited game of the tournament’s first day. The victory went to the team of Luis Enrique: the French, fresh off their Champions League triumph, beat Atletico Madrid 4-0. In the first half, the two midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha found the back of the net. In the second half, the young Mayulu and Kang-Lee from the penalty spot sealed the final score at 4-0.

Another incredible display of strength and maturity by the French club, who, despite the absences of Dembelé and Barcola, once again managed to take control of the game early on and dominate throughout. A clear sign that PSG, after the Treble, is aiming to triumph in the Club World Cup.

A heavy defeat for Cholo Simeone‘s team, which may have already compromised the Spanish team’s tournament in terms of goal difference. Atletico, which was never really in the game, seemed unable to counter the opponents. The expulsion of Lenglet and the late penalty awarded made the debut even more bitter. The Colchoneros will have to bounce back in the second match against Seattle.

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As in the Champions League final, the Parisians kick off by sending the ball out of play. A sign of their intention to constantly attack the Spanish team. PSG immediately takes control of the match. The French take the lead in the 19th minute with Fabian Ruiz. The Spanish midfielder unlocks the score with a precise shot from outside the box into the corner where Oblak can do nothing.

In the 24th minute, protests from the Colchoneros for a doubtful incident. Nuno Mendes is beaten for pace by Giuliano Simeone launched towards the goal: in an attempt to recover, the Portuguese full-back falls on the son of Cholo, bringing him down. The referee does not call a foul and allows play to continue. PSG maintains control of the game, with Atletico trying to play vertically to bypass the strong opponent’s pressure.

In the 44th minute, Griezmann shoots with his left foot inside the area: an attentive Donnarumma blocks the Frenchman’s central shot and quickly restarts the play. The transition of the Parisians is lethal and conducted with great speed: Kvaratshkelia sets up Vitinha at the edge of the area: the Portuguese advances with great personality, and once in the area, he takes aim and beats Oblak for the second time. After three minutes of added time, the referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half: PSG deservedly leading 2-0 with goals from Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha.

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Simeone tries to motivate his team during the interval: the Argentine coach brings on experienced Koke for Samuel Lino. But the script of the game remains the same: Paris continues to dominate. In the 49th minute, Kvaratskhelia hits the crossbar with a curling shot: Oblak stretches and manages to touch the ball with his fingertips, deflecting it onto the crossbar.

At the 57th minute, Julian Alvarez finds the net to reduce the deficit and get his team back in the game. However, referee Kovacs is sent to the Var monitor for the on-field review. The match official then decides to disallow the goal due to the previous, and very clear, foul by Koke on Doué. The disallowed goal frustrates the Spaniards, who start to play harder and receive multiple yellow cards from the referee. A few minutes after the 2nd cooling break, the central defender Lenglet, already booked, is sent off after visibly protesting a decision by the referee. With Atletico Madrid down to 10 men, a comeback becomes a chimera.

Even though the Spanish team creates one last significant chance. A glaring opportunity wasted by Sorloth: the Norwegian forward, served in the area with a low cross, shoots high from a few yards out in front of Donnarumma’s goal. The Colchoneros squander chances, while PSG capitalizes. In the 86th minute, Mayulu, just coming on, seals the victory by scoring the third goal with a sudden shot from inside the penalty area.

In stoppage time, the French continue to trouble the Spanish defense: Le Normand deflects a shot by Mbaye with his arm. Kovacs, after reviewing the action on Var, awards a penalty kick to PSG. From the spot steps Kang-Lee: the Korean deceives Oblak with his left foot and seals the final 4-0 victory.