PSG 0-1 Botafogo Player Ratings: Igor Jesus rated 7.5/10 gave the Brazilian side the three points against the Parisians

In Matchday 2, PSG and Botafogo locked horns against each other in the Rose Bowl stadium on 19th June, 2025. A goal from Igor Jesus made all the difference. Read on to check out PSG vs Botafogo Player Ratings.

Despite the contrary belief that UEFA Champions League winner PSG will dominate the game, both teams moved the ball with intent in the early minutes of the game.

However, as the game went on, PSG had more possession of the ball. But it was Botafogo who opened up the scoreline for the match with an exquisite finish from Igor Jesus after defeating two defenders with the ball at his feet and sliding it past Donnarumma in the 36th minute.

After the normal 45 minutes, 6 additional minutes were added, but the score stood 0-1.

In the 54th minute, PSG made four substitutions to try and change the course of the game.

PSG tried their best to make chances, but nothing came out for the Parisians by the end of normal time.

After the normal 90 minutes, 6 additional minutes were added. But nothing was changed at Rose Bowl Stadium.

Here are the PSG vs Botafogo player ratings.

PSG Player Ratings

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma- 5.5/10

Gianluigi Donnarumma barely had to move in his box today, especially in the first half, where he was barely tested by the Botafogo players. He could only watch when Igor Jesus scored the first goal. He saved his team on multiple occasions in the second half from conceding the 2nd goal.

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi- 6/10

Achraf Hakimi was seen high on the pitch since the kick-off whistle. Due to PSG's search for the first goal, the Moroccan was given the green light to move up through the wings. He was equally effective in defense as he was in attack.

Lucas Beraldo- 5/10

Lucas Beraldo had a below-average first half. Though he made sure his defense had a high line in the pitch to allow the midfield more passing options going forward, it was his and Pacho's defensive error that allowed Botafogo to have the lead at the 36th minute.

Willian Pacho- 5/10

Willian Pacho had a high defensive line with his defensive partner Lucas Beraldo. He was often seen high up on the pitch to give his team the extra man in the middle. However, poor marking and decision-making from him led to Botafogo's first goal of the match/

Lucas Hernandez- 6/10

Lucas Hernandez was a wall on the left-hand side for PSG today. Unlike Hakimi, he did not wander much forward in his line. He played one of the most important roles in defense, cutting off many promising build-ups from Botafogo.

Midfielders

Senny Mayulu- 5/10

Senny Mayulu could not find his rhythm in the midfield at all. He was nowhere near his best and failed to have the chemistry with Kvaratskhelia in the first half. Tried overlapping runs around his winger but failed to deliver quality balls into the box from there.

Vitinha- 6/10

As expected of him, Vitinha was the player who controlled the game from the middle. From smooth transitions to helping his team reset, the Portuguese had the most important duties on the pitch today, and he made sure to get the best out of his team.

Warren Zaire-Emery- 6/10

There is no doubt that the PSG midfield won the midfield battle of the match. A quest where Warren Zaire-Emery was instrumental. He had more attacking responsibilities in the first half, especially after his team conceded the first goal.

Forwards

Desire Doue- 6/10

Desire Doue used his clever footwork to get out of challenges and defenders, but the Frenchman failed to find himself in promising positions in the first half to rattle the ball into the net to score the first goal for his team.

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia- 7/10

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia was a joy to watch since the kick-off whistle. From dribbling towards the goal to drawing defenders to himself to create space for others, he was instrumental in PSG's attack in the match.

Goncalo Ramos- 5.5/10

Goncalo Ramos could not find himself in a dangerous position with the ball, given how well Botafogo defenders held their shape in the first half. The forward still made sure to drop deep and help his team with the build-up.

Substitutions

Nuno Mendes- 4/10

Nuno Mendes came on at the match in the 54th minute to try and change the course of the game.

Bradley Barcola- 4/10

Bradley Barcola was a part of the four-man sub that Enrique made in the 54th minute.

João Neves- 4/10

João Neves came on for Mendes, Barcola, and Ruiz in the 54th minute to try and change the course of the game.

Fabian Ruiz- 4/10

As Enrique needed more creativity in the pitch, he called Fabian Ruiz and made him one of the four subs in the 54th minute.

Lee Kang-in- 4/10

Lee Kang-in came into the match in the 80th minute to try and change his team's fortune.

Manager

Luis Enrique- 4.5/10

Luis Enrique was the unhappy manager between the two. Given his team's performance and failure to find the inspiration to earn the three points, his reactions on the pitch were justified.

Botafogo Player Ratings

Goalkeeper

John- 6/10

It was just another day for John in the first half. From collecting aerial balls to helping his team with counter-attacks, he was the busier goalkeeper between the two.

Defenders

Alex Telles- 5.5/10

Alex Telles had a better game in the first half. So far, he had the answer to Desire Doue, whom he allowed no space to exploit. Given how PSG were heavy in possession, he was given more defensive responsibilities, which he performed well.

Alexander Barboza- 6/10

Alexander Barboza was the best center back between the two teams in the first half. He had a total of 3 clearances and 2 interceptions. Moreover, he won all of his ground duels. And that was only after the first half.

Jair Cunha- 5.5/10

Like Barboza, Jair Cunha kept his composure at the back. He had a total of 4 clearances and blocked one crucial shot. He had a total of 20 touches in the first half but made sure of 92% passing accuracy.

Vitinho- 6/10

Vitinho helped his center backs throughout the first half to keep danger at bay from the PSG forwards. He was also one of the players at the back who kick-started counterattacks every time there was an opportunity.

Midfielders

Gregore- 5/10

Gregore was the midfielder for Botafogo who had the highest amount of touches in the first half with 29. He maintained a total of 86% passing accuracy and won 2 out of his 6 ground duels. However, the midfielder gave away the ball 4 times. He was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute, which was the first in the game.

Allan- 5/10

In the totality of the first half, Allan had a total of 19 touches, which is less than his captain's. However, the midfielder had a total of 88% passing accuracy and won 3 out of his 5 ground duels. However, he lost all his aerial duels in the first half.

Marlon Freitas- 5.5/10

Even though his team lost the midfield battle, the captain, Marlon Freitas, had a total of 22 touches in the first half and made sure of 87% passing accuracy. He won half of his total ground duels in the first half but lost possession twice.

Forwards

Artur- 5/10

Artur had to track back and help his team with the defensive duties from the kick-off whistle. He was not seen going forward much due to his defensive responsibilities. He maintained a total of 71% passing accuracy throughout the first half.

Jefferson Savarino- 5.5/10

Just like Artur, Jefferson Savarino had to roam backwards to help his team with defense, especially after his team got the important lead with Igor Jesus's goal. Jefferson Savarino maintained 91% passing accuracy in the first half.

Igor Jesus- 7.5/10

Igor Jesus gave his team a much-needed lead. The forward beat two PSG defenders with the ball at his feet like it was nothing before he slotted it past Donnarumma for a well-deserved lead for his team.

Substitutions

Santiago Rodriguez- 4/10

Santiago Rodriguez came onto the match in the 69th minute to try and see of their lead.

Cuiabano- 4/10

Cuiabano came along with Santiago Rodriguez in the 69th minute to see off the game. He was shown a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Alvaro Montoro- 4/10

Alvaro Montoro came onto the match in the 77th minute to see off their lead.

Newton- 4/10

Newton came onto the match in the 86th minute to help his team secure the 0-1 lead.

Manager

Rentao Paiva- 6/10

Rentao Paiva was the more animated manager between the two, especially in the second half when he protested a lot of decisions from the referee.

Sportsdunia Player of the Match is Igor Jesus.