PSG took first place in Group B of the Club World Cup after a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders. Goals from Kvaratskhelia and Hakimi secured the win, knocking Seattle out of the tournament.
PSG now face Group A runners-up in the knockout round in Atlanta, while Botafogo take on the Group A winners. Despite a strong start in front of their home fans, Seattle exit winless.
PSG Seal Knockout Spot, Send Sounders Packing
European champions Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Club World Cup knockout stage with a commanding 2-0 victory over hosts Seattle Sounders on Monday night. With this win, PSG not only topped Group B, but also ended Seattle’s hopes in a brutal fashion.
Goals in either half from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi were enough to seal the result in Atlanta’s favor.
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PSG Show Class After Early Scare
Yes, you heard that right! Seattle came out roaring like lions in the opening minutes, pinning PSG in their own third. But that early fire was short-lived. Despite showing teeth with six corners and 15 touches inside the box, the Sounders simply lacked the final sting.
Vitinha’s strike in the 35th minute, which deflected off Kvaratskhelia’s back, opened the scoring—a bizarre but crucial goal. Then, in the 66th minute, Seattle’s defense cracked wide open when five defenders overcommitted, leaving Hakimi free to slot home PSG’s second.
FT: Seattle Sounders 0-2 PSG.
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[TRENDING] Stat Showdown: PSG vs Sounders – Who Dominated?
| Key Stats | Seattle Sounders | PSG |
| Possession | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| Shots (on target) | 7 (0) | 15 (7) |
| Touches in box | 15 | 48 |
| Final third passes | 38 | 242 |
| Accurate passes | 236 | 747 |
| Total passes | 307 | 816 |
| Clearances | 37 | 19 |
| Duels won | 55 | 48 |
| Errors leading to shots | 0 | 1 |
Seattle fought hard defensively, making 37 clearances and winning more duels, but PSG’s ball dominance, creative midfield, and clinical finishing painted a different picture.
Knockout Stage Set—What’s Next for PSG?
According to reports, PSG will now face the Group A runners-up in Atlanta on Sunday. Meanwhile, Botafogo—who also picked up a big win over PSG last week—will meet Group A winners in Philadelphia.
Seattle? Their Club World Cup journey ends here—no wins, no goals, just lessons. Luis Enrique admitted after the match, “We succeeded despite challenges. The pitch wasn’t ideal, but we adapted. There are still things to fine-tune.”
Amit Mishra’s Commentary
I am a writer who loves football and writing about it. Good things: PSG came back strong after their surprising loss to Botafogo. Kvaratskhelia is quietly becoming a strong player for the Parisians, while Hakimi’s understanding of the game is very sharp.
Their midfield, with João Neves in charge, was strong, making 747 accurate passes—a huge amount.
- Bad things: PSG’s slow starts might cause big problems in the knockout rounds. If they start slow against stronger opponents, it could really hurt them. Also, mistakes that cause shots are happening more—this is something Luis Enrique needs to fix.
- Seattle’s Lesson: The Sounders were bold but not sharp. Playing against the best teams in Europe showed they were tough on defence, but their offence seemed really weak.Not scoring in three home games is really hard to take.
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