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Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), who is currently considered the best midfielder in Europe, performed a maestro-like performance against Atletico with a pass success rate of about 98.3%.
Statistics company 'Squoka' unveiled the top 10 of the number of successful passes after the first group match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena on the 16th (Korea time).
It was found that Vitinya made 112 passes, the most of any team. 'Squoka' additionally explained 'Vitinya succeeded 112 out of 114 pass attempts' In terms of pass success rate, it is about 98.3%.
João Neves (93 passes successful), Marquignos (85), Archilaf Hakimi (84), Willian Pacho (82), Fabian Lewis (74), Nunu Mendes (58), Hvitsa Kravatskhelia (39) and Desiree Doue (28) ranked second to ninth. Clement Langele (27) is the only Atletico player to be included in the top 10 of the number of successful passes.
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Vitinha scored his team's second goal in the first minute of extra time in the first half when Lewis was leading. In addition to the pass link, he contributed greatly to the team's attack, leading to a 4-0 victory.
When Vitinha got a penalty for an opposing handball foul in the 7th minute of extra time in the second half with a 3-0 lead, he gave the ball to Lee Kang-in, who did not kick it directly but replaced it earlier. Lee Kang-in calmly scored a net.
In an interview with sports broadcaster `DAZN' after the 4-0 victory, Vitinya had already spoken to me, my coach and colleagues about the penalty kicker. Dembele will kick if there is Dembele."
Then "Today was my turn. But I didn't need a goal because I'm not a striker. So we give the ball (opportunity) to a striker who needs a goal like Lee Kang-in if there is a difference in score.
Vittinha gave up the chance to score multiple goals, but he was selected by FIFA as a "superior player over the match" due to his near-perfect distribution of one goal.
PSG coach Luis Enrique set up a three-top with Khvicha Kravatskhelia, Gonzalo Hamus and Desiree Duero. Luis, Vitinya, and Neves built the three-middle, and four-backs were made up of Hakimi, Marquiños, Pacho, and Nunu Mendes. Gianluigi Donnarumma defended the goal. Except for the injured Dembele, all the best members were put in.
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In the 19th minute of the first half, Fabian Lewis scored the first goal with a sharp left-footed shot. The simple pass connection and Lewis' shooting accuracy were excellent. In the first minute of extra time in the first half, Vitinha scored an additional goal to lead the first half 2-0.
Atletico, trailing by two goals, scored a chase goal in the 12th minute of the second half by Julián Alvarez, but it was canceled due to foul play in the previous situation after VAR review. In the 33rd minute, the defender Clement Langele from Tottenham left, effectively losing his will to chase.
In the 42nd minute of the second half, before Lee Kang-in's goal, Joker Seni Mayulu scored his third goal. Lee Kang-in played on the ground for about 18 minutes, excluding extra time, contributing to the victory.
PSG, which continued its good momentum in the Club World Cup after achieving the first treble in the club's history in 2024-2025 season, will play the second group match against Botafogo on the 20th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
