Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain collected a surprising defeat against the Brazilian representative Botafogo FR at the club World Cup.
After the convincing opening victory against Atletico Madrid (4-0), the team of successful coach Luis Enrique lost to the Copa-Libertadores winner from Rio de Janeiro 0: 1).
“We knew that it would be a very difficult game – they defended very well,” said Enrique about the opponent. “This club world championship is very intense and difficult, all teams are highly motivated, especially if they play against us.”
Jesus goal decides
Igor Jesus (36.) scored 53,699 fans for the Brazilians in the Rose Bowl Stadium of Pasadena, who are almost through in Group B. Botafogo had won a victory over the Seattle Sunders in the first tournament game (2-1).
Atletico had previously reported. The Spanish championship third hit Host Seattle in Lumen Field 3: 1 (1: 0), Pablo Barrios achieved a double pack.
Witsel meets for Atletico
Atletico took the lead against the club from the North American football league MLS through Barrios (11th). The former Dortmund Axel Witsel increased (47th), after Albert Rusnak’s direct answer, Barrios hit the final score in front of 51,636 spectators (55.).