Fri Jun 20 08:37:47 UTC 2025: ## Botafogo Stuns PSG in Club World Cup Shock

**Los Angeles, CA** – In a stunning upset, Brazilian side Botafogo defeated European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Thursday, throwing Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup wide open. A 36th-minute goal from Igor Jesus was all it took for the South American champions to secure a memorable victory in front of a crowd of 53,699.

PSG, fresh off a dominant Champions League victory over Inter Milan, entered the match as heavy favorites. However, Botafogo’s resolute defense and opportunistic attack proved too much for the French giants. Jesus latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Jefferson Savarino, expertly beating PSG defender Willian Pacho before slotting the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma.

“A lot of people wondered, but we showed how strong Botafogo is,” declared a jubilant Jesus after the match. He added, “I think I made the right choice to stay in Botafogo,” referencing reported interest from English Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

PSG coach Luis Enrique acknowledged the difficulty of the match, stating, “We knew it was going to be a very difficult match – they defended very well.” Despite the setback, he remained optimistic, adding, “If there’s a team that can turn it around, it’s our team. We’ve got to analyse this and there’s things we can improve. But I think our performance was good.”

Botafogo’s victory puts them in a strong position to advance to the knockout rounds, with a final group stage match against Atletico Madrid still to come. For PSG, the loss is a wake-up call, forcing them to reassess their strategy as they strive to advance in the 32-team tournament. Their next opportunity to rebound will be crucial to their Club World Cup aspirations.

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