FIFA Club World Cup: PSG vs. Atletico Madrid Picks — European Champions to Flex Muscles at Rose Bowl? (Jun 15)

The first big heavyweight showdown at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup will come from the world-famous Rose Bowl on June 15.

PSG ended their long wait for Champions League glory in 2024-25, and they will be targeting more dominance under Luis Enrique this summer.

Atletico Madrid will present a first stern test of the recently crowned European champions, as the two rivals will likely compete for top spot in the Group B standings.

PSG vs. Atletico Madrid Overview

Odds

PSG vs. Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head Record

There is little to separate PSG and Atletico Madrid based on the three previous meetings between the sides. This will be the first clash between the European clubs since Atletico recorded a 2-1 win in the Champions League last November.

However, it is easy to argue that the Parisians have improved immeasurably since that home defeat.

Key Stats

• PSG ended the 2024-25 season in excellent form, thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in the UCL final.
• Atletico Madrid will be playing in the Club World Cup for the first time in their history.

PSG Team News

Ousmane Dembele is expected to miss out on selection until later in the competition due to a thigh issue. Nordi Mukiele is also out injured and is unlikely to return until August.

Possible Lineup

G. Donnarumma (GK); A. Hakimi, Marquinhos, W. Pacho, N. Mendes, J. Neves, Vitinha, F. Ruiz, D. Doue, G. Ramos, K. Kvaratskhelia

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico Madrid will only be without one key player, as Saul is unlikely to feature during the Club World Cup, as the club look to move on the midfielder.

Possible Lineup

J. Oblak (GK); N. Molina, A. Witsel, C. Lenglet, C. Azpilicueta, M. Llorente, C. Gallagher, Koke, P. Barrios, A. Sorloth, J. Alvarez

PSG vs. Atletico Madrid Picks

A mouth-watering tie in Group B is set for two of the best teams in Europe at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

PSG’s form at the end of last season catches the eye, and the confidence within their ranks will be high after a number of stars featured in Portugal’s Nations League-winning campaign. A fascinating tactical battle is expected to play out, but the Parisians and their counter-attacking prowess catch the eye.