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PSG vs Atletico Madrid Preview

• Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup 2025
• Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 7:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, California

The reigning UEFA Champions League winners, PSG, aim to make a dominant start to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they face a gritty Atletico Madrid side at the Rose Bowl Stadium in the tournament opener. The PSG vs Atletico Madrid clash will take place on Sunday, 15 June 2025 at 19:00 GMT.

Paris Saint-Germain are heading into the showpiece event on their first Champions League title, which they secured with a resounding win over Inter Milan in the final. It ensured a European treble for the French giants, who also clinched the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles in the 2024/25 season. They are currently on a five-match winning run across all competitions. Luis Enrique wants his team to continue their sublime form in the Club World Cup. PSG's forward line appeared to be invincible in the Champions League final, with Inter Milan enduring a 5-0 defeat. They will just need to maintain a sturdy defense to stop the counterattacks against Atletico Madrid, who went trophyless in the 2024/25 season, securing a third-place finish in the La Liga campaign. They have won three of their last five competitive matches heading into the Club World Cup, having scored 12 goals in the process.

Diego Simeone needs to come up with a special tactical plan to neutralize PSG's attacking threat. He'll need his players to be at their best to close down spaces and make the most out of the set-pieces to outwit PSG and start the tournament on a triumphant note.

PSG Team News

Luis Enrique is facing a headache with the potential unavailability of a few important players. Ousmane Dembele is likely to miss the Club World Cup opener due to a muscle injury. Bradley Barcola also looks doubtful while dealing with a knee injury. Presnel Kimpembe also remains out for the rest of the season.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Diego Simeone has been fortunate enough to travel to the USA with a healthy and fully fit 30-man squad. He should have all his major players available for this Club World Cup opener against PSG, with no injuries or suspensions reported.

PSG vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups

PSG Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Goncalo Ramos

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak

Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Jose Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Cesar Azpilicueta

Midfielders: Giuliano Simeone, Koke, Conor Gallagher, Samuel Lino

Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth

PSG vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head Records

These two sides have only faced each other on three occasions in the past. Out of that, PSG have won one game and Atletico Madrid have also won once. Their most recent clash saw Atletico Madrid get a 2-1 win in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.

Key Players to Watch in PSG vs Atletico Madrid

Desire Doue (PSG)

Desire Doue was a key to PSG's dominant win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. He wrapped up the European competition with five goals, overperforming his 2.71 xG (expected goals), and bagged three assists as well.

Doue will now hope to light up the Club World Cup for PSG and open his campaign with a blistering performance against Atletico Madrid. The 20-year-old will look to use his amazing speed and dribbling prowess to torment the opposition defenders. He will try to get into more scoring positions to put chances away efficiently and help his side get a big win.

Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid)

Alexander Sorloth enjoyed a prolific 2024/25 season in La Liga, scoring 20 goals and overperforming his 17.02 xG. He averaged a goal every 78 minutes and has become a highly decisive striker inside the box. The Norwegian forward will be looking to use his physicality and clever movement to outwit the PSG defenders and destabilize their shape. He will be tasked to get into the right places at the right time and raise Atletico Madrid's chances of getting a positive result to begin their Club World Cup campaign.

PSG vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

This should be a fascinating clash between the two European giants because of their contrasting playing styles. Atletico Madrid will be happy to allow PSG to dominate possession, but look to win back the ball in key areas and sprint forward on blistering counter-attacks. There should be plenty of chances from both sides, resulting in an intense clash. However, PSG's sheer strength in the midfield and forward line should make the difference.

Predicted Score: PSG 2-1 Atletico Madrid

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