The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group B match-up will feature an exciting all-European battle between the current French UCL champions Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) and Spanish giants Atlético de Madrid(ATM). The match is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:30 AM IST at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, USA.
This will be their first meeting in the FIFA Club World Cup; however, they have met competitively just three times before, which should increase the drama and excitement of the game. In this full preview, 96.com has all you need to know about the fixture, including team forms, head-to-head statistics, predicted starting line-ups, betting odds, and live broadcast coverage of PSG vs ATM.
PSG vs Atlético Madrid: Match Details
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Group B
- Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, USA
- Date & Time: Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:30 AM IST
PSG vs Atlético Madrid: H2H Record
- Total Matches Played: 3
- PSG Wins: 1
- Atlético Madrid Wins: 1
- Draws: 1
PSG and Atleti both have shared a level playing field in past UEFA competitions, while scoring on all three occasions. The goals per game average is 3.33, with two of the three meetings going over 2.5 goals, providing the basis for a potentially exciting match.
PSG: Recent Matches and Form
- May 31, 2025: W 5–0 vs Inter Milan (UEFA Champions League Final)
- May 24, 2025: W 3–0 vs Reims (Ligue 1)
- May 17, 2025: W 3–1 vs Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- May 10, 2025: W 4–1 vs Montpellier (Ligue 1)
- May 5, 2025: W 2–1 vs Arsenal (UEFA Champions League Semi-Final)
The French giants PSG will enter this match with momentum following the historic treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and finally, the Champions League. PSG has scored 17 goals in their last five games, while conceding only three. Luis Enrique has established a technically qualified, fast-paced side, with emphasis on their emerging young players, as well as their better-known stars.
Atlético Madrid: Recent Matches and Form
- May 25, 2025: W 4–0 vs Girona (La Liga)
- May 18, 2025: W 4–1 vs Real Betis (La Liga)
- May 15, 2025: L 0–2 vs Osasuna (La Liga)
- May 10, 2025: W 4–0 vs Real Sociedad (La Liga)
- May 5, 2025: D 0–0 vs Alavés (La Liga)
The Spanish side, Atlético Madrid, ended up finishing third in La Liga, as they ended their season strong with three wins from their last five matches. Life under Diego Simeone continues to see Atlético mix their aggressive defending with brief thrusts of attacking as they finish their La Liga season, and they were strong when they kept their compact structure, as they emphasised trying to aim higher against attacking teams.
When to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between PSG and Atlético Madrid?
The fixture will kick off on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:30 AM IST. For viewers in the United States, the match begins on Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM EST.
Where to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between PSG and Atlético Madrid?
The match between PSG and Atlético will be shown live on DAZN worldwide, and also free-to-air on Channel 5 in the UK. Fans in India can stream it via Eurosport India or FanCode, while fans across North America can tune in on Fox Sports and TUDN.
How Are the Clubs Doing? PSG and Atlético Madrid Form Guide
PSG are riding high after a resounding 5–0 victory in the Champions League final, their best European performance to date. The team has a good balance in all three lines, plays with great finishing, smooth possession play, and has a challenging press style to deal with.
Atlético Madrid comes in as one of the most tactically disciplined teams. While inconsistent away from home this season, they are capable on the counter, and, with Griezmann and Correa in good form attacking, they can be a threat.
Paris Saint-Germain: 3 Key Players and Recent Form
1. Désiré Doué (Midfielder)
The 20-year-old Ivorian star shone in the UCL final with a brace and one assist. The striker is quickly becoming PSG’s most exciting player.
2. Ousmane Dembélé (Forward)
PSG’s leading scorer this season was with 33 total goals across all competitions. The Frenchman, even though not at his full capacity, his pace and skill can change the match.
3. Warren Zaïre-Emery (Midfielder)
The 19-year-old has captained a top team in PSG during important matches. Manages the tempo of the game at a high tactical level, recovers his possessions effortlessly and bridges the team with the ball from defence to attack.
Atlético Madrid: 3 Key Players and Recent Form
1. Antoine Griezmann (Forward)
The 34-year-old French man is Atlético’s all-time top scorer and most important creative player! Griezmann’s vision and link-up play have him at the forefront of Simeone’s plans
2. Jan Oblak (Goalkeeper)
The 32-year-old Slovenian is still regarded as one of Europe’s most reliable goalkeepers. His reflexes and cool demeanour in one-on-one situations could be essential.
3. Ángel Correa (Forward)
The 30-year-old Argentine, finding his form a little late with some critical goals, his the ability to expose defensive gaps is always an option for Atlético on the counter.
Possible Lineups: PSG vs Atlético Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaïre‑Emery, Fabian Ruiz, Désiré Doué; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2):
Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, Javi Galán; Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Giuliano Simeone, Ángel Correa; Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sørloth
PSG vs Atlético Madrid: Match Prediction
Anticipate a clash of styles, PSG’s possession and pressing versus Atlético’s compactness and countering. PSG have the edge in firepower, but Atlético can make a game ugly too.
Betting Pick:
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over 2.5 Goals: Likely
- Result Prediction: PSG 3–2 Atlético Madrid
PSG’s attacking form and confidence should help them edge past Atlético, but expect the Spanish side to get on the scoresheet too.
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