The reigning Champions League winners made a powerful statement in their international tournament debut, dismantling Atlético Madrid 4-0 in a match that showcased their superior quality.

High intensity from the start

The game kicked off with intensity. Diego Simeone side showed early aggression. A foul by Vitinha on Julián Álvarez just outside the box gave the Argentine striker the first big chance of the match. “La Araña” nearly opened the scoring with a curling shot that missed Donnarumma post by inches an early warning for the Parisians.

PSG quickly responded. Désiré Doué recovered the ball in the attacking third and whipped in a dangerous cross to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian controlled with his back to goal, spun quickly, and fired a powerful shot that forced a solid save from Jan Oblak.

Champions show their class

Moments later, PSG attacking fluidity paid off. A quick combination broke through Atletico backline, and Fabián Ruiz unleashed a thunderous left footed strike across goal, leaving Oblak with no chance. A stunning goal that highlighted PSG superiority.

Just before halftime, Atlético pushed forward with five men in the box, and a rebound fell to Antoine Griezmann, whose shot was comfortably saved by Donnarumma. But PSG struck back immediately Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia linked up brilliantly, slicing through the defense before the Portuguese midfielder finished clinically to make it 2-0 right before the break.

Atletico runs out of answers

After the restart, PSG nearly turned the match into a rout. A play that started with a cheeky dribble by Donnarumma inside his own box led to a flowing move involving Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes. Kvaratskhelia then unleashed a rocket that Oblak managed to tip onto the crossbar, yet another reminder of PSG dominance.

Atlético frustration grew when Clément Lenglet was shown a second yellow card for dissent. With the stifling heat, PSG quality, and a growing sense of despair, the Spanish side looked defeated. A glaring miss from Alexander Sørloth only deepened the agony, leaving Diego Simeone kneeling in disbelief on the sideline.

A statement win for the Parisians

Late in the game, PSG replayed the script from their Champions League final. Senny Mayulu, who replaced Gonçalo Ramos, came on and scored again just like he did against Inter Milan adding a third goal that sealed the show.

In stoppage time, Lee Kang-in converted a penalty to complete the 4-0 thrashing. With this commanding performance, PSG has firmly positioned itself as a top contender in the tournament, while Atletico must respond quickly in their next two matches to stay alive. The road ahead looks bright for the French side… and very uncertain for the Spaniards.