Club World Cup: PSG stumbles against Botafogo – Atlético back on track

With a win against Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo has ensured the biggest surprise of the club World Cup in the United States. The Brazilian outsider, currently only eighth in the home league, hit the Champions League winner 1-0 (1-0) and leads the table of group B after two games with six points. Tied behind the second -placed Paris in third place is also with three points Atlético Madrid, which after the bitter 0: 4 found back on track to the start against Paris and defeated the Seattle Sunders 3-1.

From the beginning, Botafogo from Rio de Janeiro defended passionately against the PSG stamp ensemble changed in several positions. In addition to Ousmane Dembélé, Captain Marquinhos, the midfield engines João Neves and Fabián Ruiz as well as left -back Nuno Mendes were missing.

Nine minutes before the break, the current title holder of the Copa Liberdadores struck: After a ball win and passing into the depth, Igor Jesus left two PSG defenders and overcame goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a deflected shot. Despite the clear field advantages, the French were rarely dangerous in half two and lost again for the first time after six wins in series.

Atlético Madrid reports back

Nevertheless, on the third matchday PSG has progressed with a victory against the still pointless Seattle Sunders from the USA itself. Botafogo only needs one point against Atlético, Madrid in turn needs three points to move into the round of 16.

The Spaniards brought themselves into this position through a clear increase in performance against Seattle. The match winner was Pablo Barrios, who was concerned with two remarkable goals for the 1-0 lead (11th) and 3-1 final score (55.). The ex-Dortmund Axel Witsel had expanded the lead by downturn in the 47th minute before Albert Rusnak was able to shorten for a short time in the 50th minute.