Atletico Madrid Crushed by PSG: Griezmann’s “Expected” Admission After 4-0 Loss

Atletico Madrid’s rocky start against PSG in Club World Cup

Atletico Madrid faced a challenging start in the Club World Cup, suffering a heavy defeat against Paris Saint-Germain with a 4-0 loss. The match, held on Sunday, was a tough initiation for the Madrid club.

PSG dominates Atletico in all aspects of the game

Despite their best efforts, Atletico Madrid was outplayed by the European champions of 2025. The game unfolded similarly to their Champions League encounter in November, where Atletico struggled against PSG at the Parc des Princes. This time, however, the Spanish side failed to pull off any surprises against the Parisians.

Griezmann’s reflection on the defeat

French forward Antoine Griezmann shared his thoughts post-match with DAZN, recognizing PSG’s formidable performance. He remarked, “We expected to replicate our performance at the Parc. The heat made it more challenging. A couple of game incidents could have turned in our favor but didn’t. That’s football. We must keep working. Watching them on TV and playing against them, we were prepared. It’s unfortunate. It’s tiring, but I’ve always been a team player, making efforts for others. I’m proud of my style of play, especially since my son plays football now. In 2014, it was tough with Cholo, but now it’s my game.“

Crucial match against Seattle up next

Following the defeat by PSG, Atletico Madrid finds itself in the fourth spot in Group B. A victory is essential in their next match on June 20 against Seattle at Lumen Field. The match is anticipated to see Griezmann starting, unless coach Diego Simeone opts for Alexander Sorloth instead.