Lee Kang-in and Kim Ki-hee's Club World Cup 'Korean Derby' failed.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where Lee Kang-in was benched, succeeded in advancing to the round of 16. PSG won 2-0 in the final third Group B match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against the Seattle Sounders (USA) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on the 24th (Korea time). PSG ranked first in Group B with two wins and one loss and six points. PSG defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the first match, but lost 0-1 in the second match against Botafogo. PSG won the final match and scored six points side by side with Potapogo and Atletico Madrid, but succeeded in advancing to the round of 16 as first place before the match.
In this Club World Cup, the first and second-ranked teams in the group will advance to the round of 16, and if two or more teams have the same points, the rankings will be determined by the total number of matches between the teams. The three teams were the same with 1 win and 1 loss (three points), respectively, and in the end, PSG, which is leading by +3 in goal difference against each other, came in first, Botafogu, who recorded zero, came in second, and Atletico Madrid, which only ranked -3, came in third. Seattle finished bottom with all three losses.
The match drew attention as to whether Lee Kang-in and Kim Ki-hee will make a Korean derby. Lee Kang-in was substituted in the second half of the first game against Atletico Madrid and even scored a goal. With a 3-0 lead, he scored a decisive goal with a penalty kick in the second half. Lee Kang-in also played as a substitute in the second game, increasing his chances of starting, but he stayed on the bench on that day. Kim Ki-hee, who plays for Seattle, was also listed as a substitute, but he failed to play.
PSG operated a 4-3-3 card on the same day.Khvitsa Kbaratshelia-Seni Mayulu-Desire Due made up the three-top, while João Neves-Vitinya-Fabien Lewis built his waist. Nunu Mendes - Willian Pacho - Marquignos - Achiraf Hakimi made up the four backs. The goal was kept by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
PSG, which used its best power, scored a lucky winning goal in the 35th minute of the first half. In a corner kick situation, the defense cleared the ball and Vitinha strongly connected it with a right foot shot. The ball deflected off Kvaratshelia's back and crossed the goal line. Kvaratshelia's score was recognized.
PSG, which had been shaking Seattle all the time, sealed the game in the 21st minute of the second half. Hakimi scored an additional goal by finishing Bradley Barcola's cross with his right foot.
PSG, which has advanced to the round of 16, is challenging for an unprecedented five gold medals. PSG won its dream European Champions League last season and achieved quadruple beyond treble. PSG is considered the strongest candidate in this competition as well.
Meanwhile, Botafogu, the winner of last year's CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, reached the round of 16 despite losing to Atletico Madrid in Game 3 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on the same day. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Antoine Griezmann scored the winning goal and lost 0-1, but he finished second in the group ahead of the match. Atletico Madrid suffered the agony of being eliminated despite their victory.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
