BOTAFOGO SHOCKS THE WORLD!
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With a historic 1-0, Brazilian team defeats PSG and breaks 13-year drought in Club World Cup
In a heroic night at the Rose Bowl, Glorioso nullifies French giant with a tactical masterclass and goal from Igor Jesus, taking the lead in Group B and reigniting the flame of South American football.
Pasadena, USA – The night of June 19, 2025, went down in history. With an impeccable defensive performance and surgical efficiency, Botafogo defeated the powerful Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, in the second round of the new FIFA Club World Cup. The result not only put the Brazilian team in the isolated lead of Group B but also ended a painful drought of almost 13 years without victories for a South American club against the European champion in FIFA tournaments.
The Game: Tactics, Grit, and a Goal for Eternity
The match unfolded like a movie script. PSG, true to its style, dominated possession (75%), but stumbled upon a black and white wall. Luis Enrique's team exchanged 749 passes, however, of their 16 shots, only two hit the target. Botafogo, on the other hand, was lethal: it had only 4 shots, all on goal.
Ball Possession (PSG)
Passes (PSG)
Shots on Goal (Botafogo)
The key moment happened at 35 minutes of the first half. In a lightning counterattack, Venezuelan Savarino found Igor Jesus with a masterful pass. The center forward, with strength and coldness, overcame the defense and finished. The ball deflected slightly off the defender and deceived goalkeeper Donnarumma, dying in the back of the net to the delight of the Brazilian fans present.
Botafogo's Goal
- 35' - Goal by Igor Jesus1-0
In the second half, the Parisian pressure intensified, but stopped in the hands of goalkeeper John. The Botafogo goalkeeper performed a true miracle by defending a close-range shot from Gonçalo Ramos, guaranteeing the minimal advantage. Commanded by defender Alexander Barboza and the tireless midfielder Gregore, the defense of Glorioso remained impassable until the final whistle.
Renato Paiva, Botafogo's coach"We made PSG drink from their own poison. It was a victory of organization and competitiveness."
Luis Enrique, PSG's coach"They were the team that defended us best all season."
How Group B Stands
With the victory, Botafogo reached 6 points and leads the group with 100% success rate. PSG and Atlético de Madrid come next with 3 points each, while Seattle Sounders, with two defeats, is eliminated.
Pos. Team Pts GD
1 Botafogo 6 +2
2 PSG 3 +3
3 Atlético de Madrid 3 -2
4 Seattle Sounders 0 -3
Next Steps
The last and decisive round of Group B takes place next Monday, June 23:
Atlético de Madrid vs. Botafogo - 4:00 PM (Brasília), at the Rose Bowl.
Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain - 4:00 PM (Brasília), at Lumen Field.
Botafogo only needs a draw against the Spanish team to guarantee qualification and first place in the group. PSG needs to beat the American team to advance to the round of 16 without depending on other results.
Key Point
Botafogo defeated PSG 1-0, breaking a historic taboo and taking the lead in the group in the Club World Cup.
