Entering the second round of the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025TM on the morning of June 20 (Vietnam time), both teams have three points, but Botafogo is slightly behind PSG on goal difference. This match could determine the leading team in Group B and the opportunity to continue ahead of the competition from Atletico Madrid.
With the victory in hand, Botafogo approached this match with the ambition to gain points against one of the championship candidates of the tournament. In the 36th minute, a surprise occurred when Igor Jesus opened the scoring from Savarino's cross.
Impaired in attack, PSG sent a series of stars onto the field in the early part of the second half. Bradley Barcola, Fabian Ruiz, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves all took turns on the field, strengthening the French representative. However, the number of opportunities they create is still very limited.
Despite controlling the ball up to more than 70%, PSG still had many difficulties to demolish Botafogo's solid defense. Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha could not take advantage of good situations.
As the match entered extra time, Kvaratskhelia took a free kick that sent the ball over the crossbar, helping Botafogo maintain the lead.
In the end, PSG sadly suffered a 0-1 defeat to Botafogo, thereby falling to second place in Group B. This can be considered the first surprise at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025TM, when PSG just won a crushing victory over Atletico Madrid in the opening match, but lost to champion Copa Libertores.
This result helped Botafogo almost secure their ticket to the round of 16. Meanwhile, PSG and Atletico Madrid will have to compete for the remaining spot in Group B.
