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Botafogo Downs Champions-League Winner PSG to Lead Group at Klub-WM

Botafogo’s disciplined play, highlighted by Igor Jesus’s 36th-minute goal, puts PSG on the brink of an early exit from the Klub-WM.

Die Pariser Abwehr um Willian Pacho (l.) bekam Botafogo-Stürmer Igor Jesus nicht durchgehend in den Griff.
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Botafogo besiegt PSG 1:0 bei der Klub-WM. Der Trainer erklärt, wie das gelang.

Overview

  • Igor Jesus struck in the 36th minute at the Rose Bowl Stadium to secure a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The win gives Botafogo six points from two matches, leaving them top of Group B ahead of PSG and Atletico Madrid.
  • Renato Paiva lauded his side’s collective approach and defensive solidity for neutralizing PSG’s attacking threats.
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique admitted Botafogo’s organized defense made the match “very difficult” for his champions.
  • PSG must win their final group game to finish among the top two teams and advance to the knockout stage.