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PSG and Botafogo reach the round of 16: drama in the Club World Cup!
PSG and Botafogo reach the round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup after exciting games in the Rose Bowl, Pasadena.
PSG and Botafogo reach the round of 16: drama in the Club World Cup!
Exciting developments recently occurred in the Club World Cup in the USA, where Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Botafogo FC reached the round of 16. Reported about the exciting games Radio Ennepe Ruhr, and the detailing journey takes us from Seattle to Pasadena.
As expected, PSG beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the group phase game in Seattle. Despite a nerve-wracking start, coach Luis Enrique's team quickly took command. A curious own goal from Seattle keeper Stefan Frei, when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deflected a Vitinha shot into his own net, gave PSG the lead in the 35th minute. Achraf Hakimi scored the final goal in the 66th minute of the second half, which secured PSG first place in Group B and a place in the round of 16.
Botafogo makes history
An absolute highlight followed for Botafogo, which, like... Independent reported that Paris defeated Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Rose Bowl. The decisive goal came in the 36th minute by Igor Jesus, who ran over two defenders after a pass from Jefferson Savarino and left PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma no chance. This was a remarkable achievement for the Brazilians, who not only became the first team since Liverpool to beat PSG without conceding a goal, but also qualified as Group A leaders.
The victory was characterized by a strong defensive organization that successfully repelled PSG's numerous attacks. Despite intense pressure from the French, who scored a goal around 79 minutes into the game, but it was disallowed for offside, Botafogo held firm and secured their chances of reaching the knockout rounds.
Match results & outlook
The final results of Group B brought the following points:
| team | Points |
|---|---|
| Botafogo | 6 |
| PSG | 3 |
| Atletico Madrid | 3 |
| Seattle Sounders | 0 |
In the final group game, Botafogo only needs a draw against Atlético Madrid, while PSG needs to win against Seattle to avoid being dependent on other results. OneFootball highlights that both games will take place next Monday and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Overall, these fixtures represent an exciting period in the Club World Cup and fans can look forward to more exciting football action!