Luis Enrique's PSG had a big win on the opening day of the FIFA Club World Cup. |
It was not just a dominant victory, but a performance that demonstrated the class, depth and maturity of a team that is transforming into a global force.
Less than a month after winning the European Championship, PSG still maintained their elegance and incredible precision in every move. It took just 19 minutes for Fabián Ruiz to break the deadlock with a powerful long-range shot, starting the French team's complete dominance. They showed no signs of slowing down after their Champions League triumph - on the contrary, they played with the same spirit as if they were still in the final.
Before the break, a lightning-fast counter-attack started by Antoine Griezmann's miss ended with Vitinha's precise finish, doubling PSG's lead. While Atletico were still struggling to find their form, the European champions quickly put an end to the match.
In the 57th minute, Julian Alvarez thought he had pulled Atletico back from behind with a close-range finish. But VAR intervened, determining that Koke had fouled Desire Doue in the previous play. The goal was disallowed, and with it the La Liga side's last glimmer of hope was extinguished.
PSG made a strong start at the FIFA Club World Cup. |
Luis Enrique continued to rotate his squad effectively, with substitute Senny Mayulu coming on and scoring in the 87th minute, ending any attempts by his opponents to fight back. In injury time, Lee Kang-in coolly scored from the penalty spot, sealing a convincing 4-0 victory.
Under Luis Enrique, PSG are no longer the flashy but fragile team of previous seasons. They are now a tight, fast-paced machine that knows how to finish off opponents when the opportunity arises. The victory over Atlético Madrid - an opponent that gave Luis Enrique headaches many times when he was in charge of Barcelona - is an affirmation that PSG is entering the ripe stage of ambition.
From Paris to Pasadena, the French capital team is showing that they not only want to be kings of Europe, but also aim for the throne of world football.
Ha Trang
Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/psg-thang-4-sao-truoc-10-nguoi-atletico-194371.htm
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