The midfield iron triangle supports Paris s big victory, European champion beat La Liga hard bones 4-0

After swept Inter Milan 5-0 and won the Champions League half a month ago, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the first game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, once again announcing to the world: PSG is the strongest king in football today.

Faced with Atletico Madrid, which had caused Paris to suffer a lot last season, PSG showed full suppression without any mercy. Although the game was held at the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium in the United States where the sun was scorching and the temperature was drafted by 30 degrees, Paris still controls the entire game. In terms of ball possession rate, Paris is as high as 74%, while Atletico Madrid has a pitiful 26%. The shooting data is even more disparity - Atletico Madrid only scored one shot in the game, while Paris has as many as 11 times and finally scored 4 goals. If the forwards hadn't had the momentum of a shot, the score might have been even more exaggerated.

The midfield iron triangle dominates everything

and truly supports this crushing victory are Paris' midfield trio: Vitinia, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves.

Vitinia is as agile as ever, and often retreats to the defense line to assist in the ball, providing Nuno Mendes with an offensive space; Fabian ran all over the field, constantly using a pass to tear the opponent's defense line; as for Neves, he showed amazing endurance and compression strength without the ball, becoming the engine of the entire midfield.

What is even more amazing is that in the extreme environment of high temperatures, Paris players can still maintain such a high-intensity game rhythm. This not only reflects their tactical qualities, but also demonstrates the team's full preparation for physical fitness reserves.

The most eye-catching star in this game is undoubtedly Georgian winger Kvaratshelia. He is not only the soul of Paris' offensive end, but also the most dazzling pawn in the tactical system of head coach Louis Enrique.

Before the first half was over, he contributed two assists: the first time was to catch the ball from behind in the penalty area and then cleverly scored for Ruiz; the second time was to make a quick counterattack and make a precise cross after breaking through from the left, assisting Vitinia to score. If it weren't for O'Brack's heroic save and the crossbar "help", he would even be expected to achieve a perfect performance of goals + assists. In addition to making goals directly, his running, dribbling, and fighting are extremely contagious, and he can be regarded as a model of a "all-round winger" in modern football.

Test in hot weather

The temperature reached 28℃ at the beginning and rose to 32℃ at the end. For fans, sitting in an old stadium without sunshade is simply a "torture". For players, such climatic conditions are huge challenges to physical fitness and will.

Paris players were obviously ready to deal with it, especially in the first half, they still maintained a high-pressure pressing rhythm. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid has slow movements and frequent breathing. Some players even stand unsteadily due to heat stroke after conceding the ball.

coach Enrique's outfit also attracted attention - he wore shorts and T-shirts, like a beach vacation style, and seemed to be a strategy to fight against the hot weather. However, judging from the results, this relaxed and relaxed attitude also reflects his full confidence in the team's condition.

If someone is not a fan of Paris Saint-Germain before, then after watching this game, he will probably be conquered by the charm of this team. Controlling the rhythm of top-level matches has never been an easy task, but Paris uses delicate ball control, high-intensity pressure and smooth offensive and defensive transformation to ignite the audience's enthusiasm again and again.

This is the current Paris Saint-Germain: strong, confident, and full of charm. They not only defended their European championship honors, but also started the journey of the Club World Cup with a refreshing victory.