PSG vs Atletico Madrid: Club World Cup Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

On Sunday night, PSG and Atletico Madrid will square off in California for the Club World Cup, a tournament that promises to be a heavyweight clash.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Last month, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history by winning the Champions League for the first time. This season, the French giants broke several records that had stood the test of time.

Luis Enrique's squad flies to the United States on a high after securing a historic 5-0 victory against Inter Milan in Munich.  His record-breaking side has received a plethora of accolades from around the world, adding to the stunning trophy sweep that the former Barcelona coach has achieved.

At the Rose Bowl, PSG will be aiming to take down a heavyweight as they begin their World Club Cup journey this weekend.  Thanks to their frightening reputation for goal-scoring exploits, Enrique's squad has solidified its position as one of the most iconic symbols of European football.

While Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid may have ended up settling for another bronze medal among Spain's best, the Colchoneros did conclude the 2024–25 season with a true flurry.  The Spanish powerhouses made it to the Champions League once again with relative ease after their last appearance, in which they romped over Girona 4-0. 

Despite Atletico's long streaks of inconsistent play away from Madrid this season, their most recent matchup against the defending European champions is sure to have piqued their interest.  After staging a legendary comeback in November and escaping Paris with a last-second 2-1 victory, Simeone's squad will be aiming to spoil PSG's celebratory mood.

PSG vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Enrique has selected Lucas Hernandez and Kang-In Lee in his traveling squad despite both players being linked with departures from the French city this summer.  Ousmane Dembele, the offensive star who is thought to be a Ballon d'Or candidate this year, will play here.

Enrique may be inclined to make minor adjustments based on their historic performance in Munich to launch their Group B campaign with a strong statement.  Starting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is an Italian international who is expected to sign a massive new contract in Paris.

Simeone has added Antoine Griezmann, a French superstar who signed a new contract earlier this month, to his roster.  Similarly, Jan Oblak, who has been playing for Slovenia for the last two weeks, has flown to the US and joined the Atletico team's training camp.

Julian Alvarez, a former Manchester City goalscorer who had a phenomenal first season among Spain's top players, could start frequently in the attacking third.  This month, Clement Lenglet will make his permanent transfer to Madrid and is expected to play a pivotal role in Simeone's defense.

Our Predictions

Both teams to score @ 1.68 on Sky247.ng.

After their unforgettable night in Munich, PSG will be eager to make a strong first impression in the Club World Cup.  The defending European champions are once again considered a serious championship contender this summer, having completed their famed trophy sweep and heading to the US with a fiery attitude in camp. 

Even though they lost by a razor-thin margin of 2-1 when they hosted Atletico Madrid in Paris in November, the Spanish powerhouses have shown again and again that they can pull off a major shock.

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