Paris Saint-Germain face a crucial clash against Botafogo on Friday, June 20 at 3:00 AM (French time) in the Club World Cup group stage. Both teams won their opening matches — PSG thrashed Atlético Madrid 4–0, while Botafogo edged Seattle Sounders 2–1 — and are now vying for control of Group B.
A win could be key — but not a guarantee
On paper, the winning side would take a huge step toward the round of 16, but the math isn’t that simple. A rare scenario could still see three teams tied at 6 points, making the final group games decisive. That means even if PSG win, they’re not guaranteed qualification — especially if Seattle pull off back-to-back wins.
PSG better off avoiding the calculator
If PSG beat Botafogo and Atlético defeat Seattle, Paris would be mathematically guaranteed top spot. That would allow Luis Enrique to rotate his squad and rest key players in the final match.
But in case of a chaotic finish, goal difference and head-to-head results could still play a role. So the safest route? Win — and hope for a favorable result in the other match.
The match takes place at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with qualification — and tournament momentum — on the line.
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