Club World Cup: PSG wins in Seattle without any hesitation and will reach the last 16

Mission accomplished for Paris! PSG have secured their qualification for the last 16 of the Club World Cup, logically dominating Seattle ( 0-2 ). Four days after the defeat conceded against Botafogo (0-1) , the Parisians have put the record straight and finish this group stage at the top of the Group B standings . In the next round, they will face the second-placed team in Group A (Palmeiras, Inter Miami, Porto, Al-Ahly) on June 29 in Atlanta.

For this decisive match, Luis Enrique went back to basics. After fielding a revamped eleven against Botafogo, the Spanish coach decided to bring out the big guns on Monday. A nearly standard 4-3-3, still without Dembélé, with the only surprise being the inclusion of Mayulu... up front. The Parisian machine, however, struggled to get going. Caught cold by the Sounders' unexpected pressure from the start, the capital club took a good ten minutes to get into the game. And to take control of the game. While they then monopolized the ball as they pleased, Marquinhos' teammates remained muddled in their attacks for a long time. It was ultimately with maximum success that they were able to capitalize on their dominance, with a shot off target from Vitinha, which was deflected into the back of the net by Kvaratskhelia (0-1, 35th). A blow to the head of the locals, who could have opened the scoring if Ferreira had not rushed to a missed clearance from Donnarumma (19th).

Facing a valiant but limited MLS team, PSG never wavered during a second half that was controlled from start to finish. Without forcing it. The Parisians continued to wear down the home team with long periods of possession. Hakimi, tireless in his flank, took care of killing the suspense of the match. Launched into orbit in the box by Barcola, the Moroccan full-back took his time to beat Frei with his right foot (0-2, 66th). And ensured his team's qualification for the round of 16. Serious if not downright brilliant, the Parisians ensured the essentials on the pitch at Lumen Field.

This success, combined with Atlético Madrid's narrow victory against Botafogo (1-0) , allows them to finish in first place in Group B, thanks to their better goal difference. The competition is only just beginning for PSG, but the adventure is already over for Antoine Griezmann's Colchoneros, third in the group and eliminated much earlier than expected.