 |
| Reuters Yonhap News |
|
 |
| Reuters Yonhap News |
|
 |
| AP Yonhap News |
|
 |
| EPA Yonhap News |
|
'Golden Boy'Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain, PSG) was not called. PSG finished first in Group A and passed the group stage.
PSG won 2-0 against the Seattle Sounders (USA) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on the 24th (Korea time) with consecutive goals from Khvitsa Kvaratshelia and Achraf Hakimi in the final Group B match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. PSG, which defeated Atletico Madrid (Spain) 4-0 in the first game, lost 0-1 to Botafogu (Brazil) in the second game.
At the same time, Atletico Madrid beat Botafogo 1-0. With Seattle ending the tournament with all three losses, PSG, Botafogo and Atletico Madrid recorded 2-1 (six points) side by side. PSG advanced to the round of 16 as first place ahead of goal difference (+5).
Botafogu passed the group stage in second place (+1). Atletico Madrid were eliminated from the group stage with a goal difference of -1 even though they lost 2-1 in the group stage. In the Club World Cup, which has been expanded to 32 teams, the first and second places in each group will advance to the round of 16.
 |
| AP Yonhap News |
|
 |
| 사진=SNS |
|
PSG took the lead in the 35th minute with a lucky goal from Kvaratshelia. Vitinha's shot deflected off Kvaratshelia's body and was sucked into the goal. Vitina recorded the help.
Hakimi scored an extra goal in the 21st minute of the second half. Bradley Barcola's cross was calmly answered with a right-footed shot to break the net.
However, Lee Kang-in's absence was regrettable. He took the field as a substitute in both the first and second games. In the first game, the team took the ground instead of Lewis in the 27th minute of the second half when the team was leading 3-0. Lee Kang-in hit a net in extra time in the second half. PSG won a penalty for an opponent's handball foul, and Lee Kang-in succeeded as a kicker. It was the first time in seven months since the league's away game against Angé on November 10 last year.
In the second game, Lee Kang-in was put in place of Desiredoo in the 34th minute of the second half. He struggled with a sharp shot at the gate, but failed to prevent the defeat. He missed the game against Seattle. Seattle center back Kim Ki-hee also stood by on the bench.
On the 30th, PSG will play the second place in Group A in the round of 16. Lionel Messi of the U.S. is currently in second place. If the current structure is maintained, Messi and his former team will make the round of 16.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
