0-1! The big upset in the Club World Cup: Xinke Champions League champion failed, dark horses topped the top with two consecutive victories, South America was unbeaten in 8 games

On the morning of June 20, FIFA's first Club World Cup after the reform, a match in the second round of Group B of the group stage was played against Bottafogo by Paris Saint-Germain. In the first half, Paris had a ball possession rate of over 70%, but no goal was scored. Botafogo relied on a counterattack and scored by Igor Jesus; in the second half, Paris was beaten and lost 0-1 in the end, while Botafogo had two consecutive victories to the top of the list.

As the new UEFA Champions League champion, Paris participated in the Club World Cup for the first time and was determined to win the championship. In the first round, Paris completed a sweep 4-0, with a ball possession rate of more than 70%, completing as many as 16 shots, relying on the advantage of goal difference to beat the Brazilian team Bottafogo, who also won the first round.

Recently, Paris has won a 6-game winning streak, scoring 21 goals and conceding only 3 goals. Its attack power is terrifying, and it has scored 5-0, 4-0 and 3-0 in the last three games, including a big victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Compared with Paris, Botafogo has recently won four consecutive victories, but his attack power is not as strong as Paris, and his opponent is not strong either.

The two teams start eleven:

Paris start: 1-Donarumma, 2-Ashraf, 4-Beraldo, 21-Lucas, 51-Pacho, 17-Vitinia, 24-Mayulu, 33-Emeri, 7-Kvaratsheria, 9-Gonzalo Ramos, 14-Due

Botafogo starts: 12-Victor, 2-Vitinho, 13-Trees, 20-Balbosa, 32-Jiail-Cunya, 10-Savarino, 17-Freitas, 25-Alan, 26-Grigley, 7-Atur, 99-Igor Jesus

In this game, Paris did not send out the strongest lineup, including Dembele, Fabian, Marginhos, and Mendes, which did not start, resulting in the overall combat effectiveness being affected and there was no advantage in facing Botafogo.

Although Paris has been besieging Botavgo continuously after the opening, it is very efficient. In the second minute, Kvaratskhelia cut inward and shot but was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper. In the 6th minute, Kvaratskhelia's low shot slightly exceeded the baseline.

Due to the heavy pressure from Paris and insufficient midfield control, Botavgo was given multiple opportunities to counterattack. In the 7th minute, Paris midfielder was hit and counterattacked after conceding the ball. Artur was confiscated by goalkeeper Donaluma from the near corner.

In the 36th minute, Botafogo counterattacked again, Savarino made a straight pass, and Igor Jesus scored in the far corner, leading 1-0.

This concealed the ball ended the time when Paris's official game had not conceded in a row in 366 minutes. It had completed a clean sheet in three consecutive games, which was also the first goal conceded in the Club World Cup in history.

At the end of the first half, Paris temporarily fell behind Botavgo by one goal.

According to statistics, Paris did not play well, with a ball possession rate of up to 75%, 5 shots and 1 right shot, and got 6 corner kick opportunities, but no score. On the other hand, Bottafogo made all of his two shots, and scored with one counterattack without the chance of a corner kick.

Back on the court in the second half, Paris strengthened its offense.

In the 51st minute, Vitinia took a free kick to the front of the goal. Gonzalo Ramos grabbed the point from close range. The ball was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper with his chest, and the defender cleared the ball. In the 55th minute, Paris began to make large substitutions and adjust, Mendes, Fabian, Neves, and Barcola made the bench at the same time, while Mayulu, Lucas, Ramos and Emery were substituted.

In the 79th minute, Paris scored at one point under continuous besiege, but the goal was invalid due to offside.

In the end, Paris lost to Bottafogo in an upset victory, suffered its first defeat, and missed the opportunity to qualify one round ahead of schedule. He had to win the final round to ensure promotion. If he could not defeat the Seattle Gulf man, he might be eliminated. In addition, six South American teams continued to remain unbeaten, with a record of 5 wins and 3 draws in the first 8 games.