Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Brazilian side Botafogo in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Botafogo’s Igor Jesus scored the only goal of the match, stunning the current UEFA Champions League (UCL) champions. After the loss, PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed his frustration with the result but also praised the Brazilian side for their defensive discipline. He even noted that they defended better than almost any team in Ligue 1 or the Champions League.
Speaking to PSG TV, Enrique said: “Obviously we are frustrated with the result. It was a very tight game. Botafogo defended very well, like almost no team in Ligue 1 or the Champions League. It was a tough game from start to finish, and that’s normal. Playing against us is an extra source of motivation for our opponents. We need to be better. That’s been our message since the start of the week. It’s normal that these matches are difficult.”
With this result, PSG now sit second in Group B with three points from two games, while Botafogo lead the group with two wins in two matches, collecting six points.
“We need to win our next game to qualify” – PSG midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery
Sharing his thoughts on the game with PSG TV, midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery said: “It was a very tough game against a very good Brazilian side that played with intensity and were very physical in the duels. I don’t think the score is a true reflection of the game because we had all the ball and created a lot of chances, but we didn’t put them away.”
“I think we are a very good team and we need to continue doing what we’re doing and make the most of our scoring chances. We approach every game the same way: we always try to give everything and do what the coach asks of us. We have one game left, it’s not over yet. We need to win our next game to qualify,” he concluded.
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