Frank Christian
The champions from Europe and South America meet in the second match of Group B at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Paris Saint-Germain, fresh from their UEFA Champions League triumph, kicked off their tournament in the U.S. with an impressive 4-0 triumph against Atletico Madrid in Pasadena.
Meanwhile, Botafogo faced the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field, where the Copa Libertadores champions managed to withstand a late surge from their MLS rivals, securing a 2-1 victory.
A win for either team at the Rose Bowl would nearly guarantee their advancement to the Round of 16. If there is a tie in the prior match between Atletico and Seattle, securing a win against Botafogo will allow PSG to proceed with a game left to play.
PSG vs. Botafogo lineups, confirmed starting 11, team news
Star player Ousmane Dembele continues to train alone and seems unprepared to make his comeback for PSG.
Bradley Barcola was absent from the initial match due to knee issues but is expected to be included in the squad.
Manager Luis Enrique may opt for the same lineup that triumphed over Atletico, especially since they will be playing in more favorable conditions at the Rose Bowl.
This means Goncalo Ramos will likely start as the center-forward, with potential for more significant changes in their next group match when Barcola and Dembele might be fit to contribute.
PSG predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes — Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz — Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia
Injured: Dembele, Barcola (doubt)
Suspended: None.
Full PSG squad
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Lucas Lavallee, Matvei Safonov, Arnau Tenas
Defenders: Lucas Beraldo, Naoufel El Hannach, Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Hernandez, Noham Kamara, Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Yoram Zague
Midfielders: Lee Kang-in, Senny Mayulu, Gabriel Moscardo, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery
Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ibrahim Mbaye, Goncalo Ramos
Left-winger Cuiabano is set to return for Botafogo, though Matheus Martins and Jeffinho are still unavailable.
Recent signings Joaquin Correa and Arthur Cabral could make an appearance but are likely to start on the bench as coach Renato Paiva formulates a strategy to contain PSG’s attacking prowess.
Botafogo predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): John (GK) — Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles — Gregore, Freitas — Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano — Jesus
Injured: Martins, Jeffinho
Suspended: None.
Full Botafogo squad
Goalkeepers: John, Leo Linck, Cristhian Loor, Raul
Defenders: Alexander Barboza, Bastos, Cuiabano, Kaio Fernando, Jair, Marcal, Mateo Ponte, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Vitinho
Midfielders: Allan, Danilo Barbosa, Marlon Freitas, Gregore, Alvaro Montoro, Newton, Santiago Rodriguez, Savarino
Forwards: Artur, Arthur Cabral, Igor Jesus, Kayke, Matheus Martins, Mastriani, Nathan, Rwan Cruz
PSG vs. Botafogo score prediction
While it would be unwise to underestimate Botafogo, their most feasible route to a European triumph appears to be against Atletico Madrid in their concluding Group B match. Given their current performance, it’s difficult to envision anything other than a youthful PSG side, full of confidence, securing a decisive victory.
Prediction: PSG 4-0 Botafogo
PSG vs. Botafogo live stream, TV channel
All games during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be available for free streaming on DAZN worldwide. Certain matches may also be broadcasted in specific areas depending on DAZN’s partnerships with local broadcasters.
Here’s a look at how to view this Group Stage match of the 2025 Club World Cup across some major regions:
| Date | Time | TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Thu, Jun. 19 | 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT | — | DAZN, |
| Canada | Thu, Jun. 19 | 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT | — | DAZN |
| UK | Fri, Jun. 20 | 2 a.m. BST | — | DAZN |
| Australia | Fri, Jun. 20 | 11 a.m. AEST | — | DAZN, Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now |
| India | Fri, Jun. 20 | 7:30 a.m. IST | — | DAZN, tabii |
