Botafogo Upsets European Champions PSG in Club World Cup Thriller
Brazilian side Botafogo stunned Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) with a 1‑0 victory in Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The decisive moment came in the 36th minute when Igor Jesus finished off a swift counterattack, taking advantage of a deflection off Willian Pacho to beat goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma .
Despite dominating possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities, PSG failed to break down Botafogo's organized defensive structure. Their inability to convert chances—with only two or three shots on target—proved costly . Notably, Botafogo’s disciplined defense ended PSG’s remarkable 19‑game scoring streak dating back to March .
Head coach Renato Paiva praised his team's collective performance. “All of us defended and attacked together,” he said, lauding their balanced approach . PSG’s manager Luis Enrique acknowledged Botafogo as the toughest defensive unit his team had faced all season and credited them with superior efficiency .
The result leaves Botafogo atop Group B with six points, while PSG and Atlético Madrid—both on three points—face tense concluding group fixtures, with qualification likely to hinge on goal difference . PSG will next face the Seattle Sounders, while Botafogo take on Atlético.
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