Match review PSG vs Botafogo, 8:00 a.m. June 20: Can they survive the European "tornado"?

VHO - Commenting on the match PSG vs Botafogo, FIFA Club World Cup, Luis Enrique and his team will probably focus on winning to get an early ticket to the round of 16.

PSG vs Botafogo form

PSG showed impressive strength in the opening match. Despite facing the most worthy opponent in Group B, the team under coach Luis Enrique still made everyone admire.

Creating a completely overwhelming game and "firing" 4 unanswered goals into Atletico Madrid's net, the French giants truly reaffirmed their class as the reigning Champions League champions.

Winning 3 easy points against the toughest opponent, it seems that the top position in the group and 1 of 2 tickets to the knockout round will be difficult to escape Ousmane Dembele and his teammates. And PSG will most likely officially confirm that scenario in just 90 minutes at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena.

Before the tournament in the US, there were many concerns about the fitness of the Paris stars as they did not have many days off due to the long journey in the 2024/25 season. However, the sublime performance against Atletico Madrid erased all.

PSG shows its ambition to continue to conquer the world's top, surpassing even strong opponents such as Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Inter Milan. Witnessing the power of the rich guy from the hexagonal country, perhaps no team wants to meet them at this time.

Botafogo are not a team worthy of hoping to knock out PSG at the moment, despite their good form. In their last 4 appearances, the Brazilian representative has won all 4, including appearances in Copa Libertadores (C1 South America), Serie A (Brazilian National Championship) and the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

PSG shows off the power of the King of Europe in the opening match

Facing home team Seattle Sounders, Botafogo started very well to end the first half with a two-goal lead, thanks to goals from Jair and Igor Jesus. Focusing more on defense after the break, coach Renato Paiva's team only let their opponents score 1 goal, thereby winning 2-1 overall.

3 points in the opening match helped Botafogo take an important step towards the hope of winning a ticket to the next round. Facing the reigning King of Europe, Botafogo will likely choose the familiar defensive counter-attacking strategy with the aim of finding 1 point.

However, even the famous "concrete blocks" like Inter Milan or Atletico Madrid were destroyed by PSG's superb drilling ability, so it is difficult to expect Botafogo to stand firm against the flexible and sharp attack on the other side of the battle line.

The samba country's representative will probably have to wait until the "final" match with Atletico Madrid to find a ticket to the round of 16.

PSG vs Botafogo squad information

PSG: Welcome the return of Bradley Barcola. Ousmane Dembele's ability to play is still uncertain.

Botafogo: Winger Cuiabano's injury is not serious and he should be able to make the starting line-up.

Expected lineup PSG vs Botafogo

PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Doue

Botafogo: John; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano; Jesus

Prediction: 3-1

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