Sachin Shankar Yadav Seattle Sounders vs. PSG: Complete Match Analysis and Synopsis for the 2025 Club World Cup
Date: 23 June 2025
Location: Seattle, Washington’s Lumen Field
Competition: Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup
Seattle Sounders 0–2 Paris Saint-Germain is the outcome.
Details of the Key Match
After a shocking loss to Botafogo in their last game, PSG needed a win to advance, while the Sounders were already out of the running for the knockout stage going into the match.
The game began at 12 PM PT in front of a boisterous, fervently supportive Seattle crowd at Lumen Field.
Synopsis of the Match
After Paul Rothrock made a steal, Jesús Ferreira had a great chance to give Seattle a surprise lead in the eighteenth minute, but he missed it.
In the 35th minute, Vitinha’s shot found the net after deflecting off Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, breaking the tie for PSG.
In the 66th minute, PSG responded to Seattle’s pressure for an equalizer. Bradley Barcola set up Achraf Hakimi, who slotted home to complete the victory.
PSG 2, Sounders 0 was the final score. Seattle placed last in Group B but received recognition for their efforts against top-tier opponents; PSG advanced to the knockout stage.
Context of Group B
Atletico Madrid and the Seattle Sounders were eliminated, but PSG and Botafogo advanced to the next round.
The Copa Libertadores champions (Botafogo), Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid, and UEFA Champions League winners (PSG) made up the Sounders’ challenging group.
Outstanding Players
Achraf Hakimi (PSG): Won the game-winning goal and was named Man of the Match.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG): Scored a vital goal to start the scoring.
How to Watch
https://www.dazn.com offered free live streaming of the matches, and The Athletic and other websites carried highlights.
The Atmosphere
The lively atmosphere of Lumen Field highlighted Seattle’s soccer culture and made the Club World Cup an unforgettable occasion for local supporters.
Even though PSG’s superiority ultimately won out, this game demonstrated the rising prominence of MLS clubs on the global scene.