In a major upset, Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 1-0 loss to Brazilian side Botafogo in a thrilling encounter held early Friday morning, as part of the second round of the group stage in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, currently taking place in the United States.
Botafogo Tops Group B in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
With this win, Botafogo climbed to the top of Group B with 6 points, while Paris Saint-Germain remains at 3 points, level with Atlético Madrid, who defeated Seattle Sounders, now at the bottom of the group standings.
Luis Enrique’s Comments After the Loss
Luis Enrique, head coach of PSG, expressed his disappointment following the match. In a post-game interview, he said:
“Botafogo delivered an outstanding defensive performance.
They were well-organized and efficient, and we couldn’t break through their lines as we usually do.
We’re not used to facing teams that defend with such depth and discipline.”
He added:
“It was a tough match. We have to acknowledge their defensive superiority.
Botafogo limited our attacking threats and scored a brilliant goal following a fantastic assist by Igor Jesus, which boosted their confidence and helped them maintain the lead.”
Enrique emphasized the importance of staying focused:
“This is a short tournament, and elimination can happen quickly.
We need to be more cautious and better prepared for the next match. Everything is still possible.”
He concluded by congratulating Botafogo:
“Congratulations to Botafogo on the deserved win.
They earned it with their strong defense and exceptional organization.”
PSG’s Next Match in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain is set to face Seattle Sounders on Monday, June 23, in their final Group B match—a crucial game that will determine the French club’s fate in the tournament.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup – Upcoming Fixtures for Today:
Group D
- Benfica vs Auckland City
17:00 UTC → 20:00 (KSA), 19:00 (Egypt)
Group E
- Flamengo vs Chelsea
09:00 UTC → 22:00 (KSA), 21:00 (Egypt)
Group F
Los Angeles FC vs ES Tunis
23:00 UTC → 02:00 (next day) KSA, 01:00 (next day) Egypt
