Paris Saint-Germain, the French champion and Europe, started his career in the US Cup of Clubs held in the United States with a wide victory over Atletico Madrid 4-0, in the second group competitions.
The “Rose Ball” stadium in Pasadina witnessed a remarkable public presence of 80,619 spectators, as the Parisian team, led by its Spanish coach, Luis Enrique, took control of the course of the match, and confirmed his readiness to continue its strong results after its historic crowning the Champions League title, which he scored with an overwhelming victory over Inter Milan 5-0 in the final.
Saint-Germain’s goals were scored by Spanish Fabian Royce (19), Portuguese Vitenia (45+1), alternatives Sini Mayo (87), and South Korean Lee Kang-In (90+7 from a penalty kick).
Atletico goalkeeper, Slovenian Yan Oblak, starred in confronting early attempts by Gonsalo Ramos and Khaficha expiation, but the latter managed to make the first goal after a pass to Royce who hit the ball into the net.
Atletico tried to return before the end of the first half, but Antoine Griezmann’s shot was confronted by Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnaroma. Prior to the end of the half whistle, Vitenia doubled the result after a counterattack led by expiation for astrology.
In the second half, Atletico looked the relatively best party, and scored a goal that was canceled due to the infiltration of Argentine Julian Alvarez. However, things increased complicated after the expulsion of French defender Clement Langle in the 77th minute.
Saint -Germain took advantage of the numerical deficiency to add two goals in the last minutes, as the substitute Mayo scored the third goal after defensive confusion, then he added the fourth goal of a penalty after a hand touch to Robin Le Normand.
With this victory, Saint -Germain leads the second group temporarily, with Brazilian Potafogo to face Thursday, then Seattle Soundarrs on June 23. As for Atletico Madrid, he seeks to make up for his loss when he faces Soundarrs on Friday.
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