This Sunday evening, Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0 (video summary PSG/Atlético Madrid) against Atlético de Madrid on Matchday 1 of the 2025 Club World Cup group stage at the Rose Bowl Stadium. We present you with the tops and flops of this victory.
Tops –
Vitinha
A tireless metronome and technical leader, Vitinha’s stature at PSG is becoming unbelievable. He’s a great player in the making, and to be one, he’ll need another season of consistency. But what he offers is a very high level.
Ruiz
Sometimes in defence, sometimes in his appeals, his off-the-ball moves, and this Sunday with his decisive goal, Ruiz is having a great season at PSG. He’s one of the most important players in Paris, he balances the team and his intelligent play and positioning should be highlighted.
A confident squad
Mayulu on goal, Lee Kang-in on target, Mbaye on form, Dembélé absent, just like Barcola, this PSG team is frightening, even without its key players. Everyone is hungry, everyone wants to win, and everyone wants to live this story intensely. With this PSG, every player can become a reference, or at least a reference in the making. This group lives well and if the team is in good shape, the players, individually, are ready to respond.
Flops –
The heat, a strain on the body
Both teams suffered from the heat. It’s been a long season, with no vacations, and this competition could be a long one if the Parisian team puts in a string of good performances. We’ll have to keep our bodies under control.
Ramos
A little off the pace, he hasn’t been able to take advantage of the absences. It’s a little hard to put him down as a flop, but he’s certainly one of the Parisians who contributed the least. He’ll still get his chance in the next few games, and we’ll clearly be expecting more of him.
