Botafogo Stuns PSG 1-0 in Shocking FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Upset

1. Match Overview
   • Final Score: PSG 0, Botafogo 1
   • Goal: Igor Jesus 36′ (assist: Jefferson Savarino)
   • Shock outcome: first South American side to beat European champions at Club World Cup since 2012[¹].
2. Tactical Summary
   PSG boss Luis Enrique set up in a 4-3-3, monopolised possession but lacked penetration. Botafogo (4-2-3-1) sat deep, absorbed pressure in defence and struck on the break through Jesus.
3. Key Match Stats
4. Statistic PSG Botafogo
5. Possession 75% 25%
6. Shots (on target) 21 (10) 5 (2)
7. Passes (accuracy) 802 (89%)353 (82%)
8. Corners 12 3
9. Fouls 14 11
10. Yellow cards 0 1
11. Offsides 5 0
12. Saves 6 (John) 2 (Donnarumma)
13. Distance covered 105 km 98 km

4. Player Ratings (out of 10)

PSG (4-3-3):
GK Donnarumma 6 – Pulled off a couple of stops but could do nothing about the decisive break.
RB Hakimi 6 – High energy up and down but overhit several crosses.
CB Marquinhos 6 – Solid positioning, won aerial duels but couldn’t marshal the box on the goal.
CB Pacho 5 – Struggled with Jesus’s movement, caught flat-footed for the decisive play.
LB Mendes 6 – Linked midfield to attack but final delivery lacked zip.
CM Vitinha 5 – Pulled in every direction, failed to control the key central zone.
CM Ruiz 6 – Tried to drive forward but was crowded out by Botafogo’s double pivot.
CM Zaire-Emery 5 – Frustrated at every turn, substituted at 55′.
RW Kvaratskhelia 6 – Showed spark with a free-kick effort but didn’t get into the box.
ST Ramos 5 – Minimal service, heavy touch when it came.
LW Doué 5 – Isolated, drifted inside and lost impact.

Subs: Barcola 6 (55′ – added some pace), Neves 5, Mendes 6

Botafogo (4-2-3-1):
GK John 9 – Man of the match. Two world-class stops to preserve the lead.
RB Vitinho 7 – Industrious cover, full credit for denying PSG’s overlaps.
CB Cunha 7 – Steady in tackles, key interception at 72′.
CB Barboza 7 – Won every header, colossal in the box.
LB Telles 6 – Limited forward forays but defensively sound.
DM Gregore 8 – Shielded back four, perfect timing in tackles (booked 57′).
DM Freitas 7 – Good balance of tenacity and composure on the ball.
CAM Artur 6 – Shuttled between midfield and attack, a key outlet on counters.
RW Savarino 8 – Supplied the assist, always a threat on transitions.
LW Cuiabano 6 – Hustled wide, tracked back diligently.
ST Jesus 8 – Made the single chance count, composed finish under pressure.

Subs: Rodríguez 6 (68′), Cabral 5, Correa 5

5. Turning Point
   PSG’s disallowed Barcola goal (offside) nearly shifted momentum but Botafogo’s organisation held firm[⁶].
6. What It Means
   Botafogo soar to the top of Group B and PSG must now chase points in their final fixture.