PSG hands Atletico a heavy defeat at Club World Cup

In the United States, the FIFA Club World Cup kicked off with impressive performances from top football clubs. Paris Saint-Germain, the newly crowned European champions, dismantled Atletico Madrid with a commanding 4-0 victory on Sunday, showcasing their offensive strength in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 80,619 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. The match took place amid soaring temperatures, with players having to contend with the heat. Before PSG's match, Bayern Munich showcased their prowess against the amateur side Auckland City, winning decisively with a stunning 10-0 scoreline. Jamal Musiala made headlines by scoring a hat-trick, and multiple players contributing by scoring two goals each, establishing Bayern as a formidable contender in the tournament. Bayern's coach Vincent Kompany acknowledged that while it was a strong start, he anticipated tougher challenges ahead. Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone attributed the defeat to PSG's superior play, clearly stating that conditions affected neither team, emphasizing PSG’s quality and recent successes. Meanwhile, PSG's manager Luis Enrique expressed their ambition to make history by aiming for the Club World Cup title after a successful season that included multiple domestic trophies. In Group A, Brazilian champions Botafogo edged out Seattle Sounders 2-1 and Palmeiras faced off against Porto ending in a goalless draw, marking an exciting day of action as more teams began their quests for the title. Overall, this inaugural edition of the Club World Cup is already demonstrating high levels of competition and set the tone for the matches to follow, as teams like Chelsea and Benfica also entered the tournament.