Match preview for Paris Saint-Germain v Atletico Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain begin their 2025 Club World Cup campaign in Pasadena on Saturday against Atletico Madrid.
Fresh from their Champions League final triumph, the Parisians are considered one of the tournament favourites.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, arrive in California off the back of a mixed LaLiga season, finishing 12 points off the top.
Diego Simeone’s side are considered outsiders, but should not be written off given their tournament pedigree and ability to compete with any side in the world.
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) June 13, 2025
Team news for Paris Saint-Germain v Atletico Madrid
PSG will be without Ousmane Dembele for the group stage after he picked up an injury with France at the Nations League finals. Bradley Barcola is also a doubt.
Atletico Madrid travel with a full-strength squad that includes Antoine Griezmann, Rodrigo De Paul and Conor Gallagher.
Both sides are expected to field a strong starting XI as Atletico look to upset the odds early in the tournament and PSG look to add another trophy to their collection.
Expected line-ups for Paris Saint-Germain v Atletico Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galan; De Paul, Koke, Lemar, Lino; Sorloth, Griezmann
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) June 12, 2025
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain v Atletico Madrid: TV channel, online stream
PSG v Atletico Madrid will kick-off at 8pm in the UK, and is available exclusively on DAZN.
The stats for Paris Saint-Germain v Atletico Madrid
- PSG are on a 5-game winning streak, scoring 23 goals in that span
- They won a domestic treble last season (Ligue 1, French Cup, Champions League)
- PSG have only lost twice in their last 10 matches (vs Strasbourg and Nice)
- Atletico Madrid finished 3rd in La Liga, 12 points off champions Barcelona
- Atletico have lost 3 of their last 10 matches, scoring 21 and conceding 8
- Achraf Hakimi has 23 goal involvements this season (goals + assists)
- Hakimi has scored in 5 of his last 9 appearances for club and country
- Head-to-head: the sides have met 3 times, with one win apiece and one draw
Prediction
While Atletico can be dangerous, especially in these types of scenarios, PSG’s attacking depth should give them the edge. Luis Enrique’s side are champions of Europe for a reason, and we expect them to start strong in the tournament.
Prediction: PSG 3-1 Atletico Madrid
