📊 Dream PSG shine at the Club World Cup, Atletico thrashed 4-0: key stats 👀 | OneFootball

PSG has started its journey to the Club World Cup in the best possible way, trouncing Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Fabián Ruiz unlocked the match at the 19th minute with a precise left-footed shot in the corner, and Vitinha doubled the lead with a powerful right-footed shot in extra time.

In the second half, PSG's superiority remained clear: Senny Mayulu found the third goal at the 87th minute with a great run, then Lee Kang‑in sealed the deal in stoppage time with a penalty kick. Clément Lenglet was sent off at the 78th minute, further complicating Atleti's evening. PSG, fresh off their Champions League title, demonstrated overwhelming superiority.

📊 The numbers of dominance

The statistics confirm PSG's absolute control of the game. The Parisians totaled 16 shots, 11 of which on target, compared to Atletico Madrid's mere 5 attempts (1 on target). Clear chances were 4 to 1 in favor of Luis Enrique's team, which recorded a whopping 38 touches in the opposing area against the Spaniards' 10.

The most telling figure remains possession: 74% for PSG, with 774 completed passes (compared to Atletico's 226), testifying to an embarrassing technical and territorial dominance. With the four goals scored, PSG reaches 105 goals in all competitions in 2025, surpassing even Barcelona (102) and significantly outpacing Real Madrid (79): it is the most prolific team in Europe.

🪄 Vitinha, a maestro in command

At the heart of the maneuver, once again, was Vitinha. The Portuguese midfielder put on a sumptuous performance, ending the match with an impressive 98.2% passing accuracy (112 out of 114 completed), the best figure for a PSG midfielder with at least 100 attempted passes since 2022.

But it's not an exception: in 2025, between the Champions League and the Club World Cup, Vitinha has surpassed 100 passes in four matches, always maintaining an accuracy above 92%. His games against Liverpool (twice), Aston Villa, and Atletico speak for themselves: 491 attempted passes, 472 completed, only 19 errors, 8 chances created. He is the team's beating heart and, undoubtedly, the MVP of the semi-final.

👀 Young dreams and coaching records

Senny Mayulu is living a dream come true. After becoming the youngest ever scorer in a Champions League final, the 2006-born talent also scored in PSG's Club World Cup debut, confirming himself as one of the brightest jewels of the new Parisian generation.

But the numbers on the bench also speak volumes: Luis Enrique has achieved his tenth victory against Diego Simeone in his career, reaching another personal milestone. Along with the 11 victories obtained against Ernesto Valverde, the Spanish coach has managed to impose himself more than ten times against two of the toughest coaches in European football. A statistic that reflects the longevity and effectiveness of his football.

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