“ Life goes on, and we have to think about preparing for the FIFA Club World Cup ,” said coach Luis Enrique about PSG after winning the Champions League .
For the first time since their 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final , PSG appeared before a crowd in an official match.
PSG begin their Club World Cup campaign with a formidable challenge: Atletico Madrid.
“ The players are very happy , ” Luis Enrique said ahead of the opening game at the Rose Bowl . “ We have to keep going and improve. What I’ve seen in training has been fantastic . ”
“ This is the final stage of the season, unlike anything we ’ve seen before , but the ambition remains, as does the players’ relaxation ,” the Spanish coach acknowledged the unusual nature of the FIFA tournament, which leaves players with no summer break .
Luis Enrique made no secret of his ambition: “ We want to continue. We know Atletico well , they have many qualities. This is a new competition. We want to have a chance to win every game . ”
Before the match started, Luis Enrique was asked about Ousmane Dembele and the Ballon d'Or.
"I don't care at all about these awards," Enrique said. However, he emphasized: "I still think Ousmane Dembele deserves the Ballon d'Or, without a doubt."
On their journey to winning the Champions League, especially in the knockout stages, PSG achieved impressive victories against a series of strong opponents in Europe.
In the Champions League group stage, with Luis Enrique's rebuilding process still in its infancy, PSG lost 1-2 to Atletico Madrid at home in the Parc des Princes.
The two teams' form has diverged since their meeting in Paris. Now, Diego Simeone's team opts for a pragmatic style of play and seeks opportunities to counter-attack from their opponents' mistakes.
Atletico made virtually no changes to their lineup. Simeone maintained his 4-4-2 formation, with Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann as the attacking duo.
Alvarez had the most explosive season of his career, scoring 29 goals in all competitions. The Argentinian player will be a significant challenge to PSG's effective defense.
“Atletico are going to the FIFA Club World Cup to be the main character,” De Paul declared. Amidst many questions about his future, the Argentinian midfielder remains a crucial link in helping Simeone implement his playing style.
Fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling clash between two strong European rivals, both contenders for the championship title.
Force:
PSG: Dembele and Barcola are not in good physical condition.
Atletico: Full squad available.
Predicted lineup:
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez; Za i re-Emery, Moscardo, Fabian Ruiz; Dou e , Goncalo Ramos, Kvaratskhelia .
Atletico (4-4-2): Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Julian Alvarez, Griezmann.
Match odds: PSG -1/2 goal handicap
Total goals: 2 3/4
Prediction: 1-1 draw .
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-psg-vs-atletico-fifa-club-world-cup-2411595.html
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