The 1.5 billion European Cup peak showdown! The Paris Champions League champion draws his sword, Atletico Madrid s iron-blooded defense line welcomes the big test

At 3 a.m. on June 16, the Los Angeles Rose Bowl Stadium will usher in its first strong dialogue in the first Club World Cup after the restructuring. The new Champions League champion Paris Saint-Germain faces La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid. This super showdown with a total value of 1.57 billion euros (Paris 1.06 billion, Atletico Madrid 510 million) is not only the focus of Group B, but also a passionate collision between two football philosophy.

As the new triple-winning champion, Paris Saint-Germain just swept Inter Milan with an astonishing score of 5-0 in the Champions League final on June 1, setting the most glorious moment in the team's history. Atletico, coached by Simeone, ended the season with a third place in La Liga, and came to the North American arena with a steel defense line and efficient counterattack.

01 Triple Crown attack

Paris Saint-Germain coach Gong Hao# Naruto's chat notes said that he is at the peak of the club's history. In the 2024-25 season, they not only defended the Ligue 1 championship, but also won the first UEFA Champions League trophy in the French Cup and team history, achieving the great achievements of the triple-champion champion.

Enrique's team showed terrifying dominance in the Champions League, hitting 38 goals in 17 games, and slapping Inter Milan 5-0 in the final was a classic. The offensive firepower of 92 goals in the 34th round of Ligue 1 made all opponents frightened.

After entering 2025, Paris has completed its transformation. Enrique's transformation of the formation activates Dembele's "pseudo-9" role and completely revitalizes the offensive system. The young trident composed of Dembele, Due and Kvaratskhelia has an average value of up to 90 million euros, making it the sharpest offensive combination in Europe.

02 The Iron Blooded Master draws his sword

Atletico Madrid comes to the Club World Cup with the iron blood style imprinted by Simeone. Although he failed to win the championship trophy this season, the defensive data of conceding only 30 goals in 38 rounds of La Liga demonstrates the toughness of this team.

"Spider Little" Alvarez became Atletico Madrid's biggest surprise. The Argentine striker contributed 29 goals and 7 assists in 54 games and was elected as a new player in the team's season player. His forward team with Griezmann was extremely efficient and scored 45 goals together.

Simone's team returned to their strength at the end of the season, swept Girona 4-0 away game, and achieved a record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 6 games. Oblack maintained an 82% save success rate, providing the last and strongest guarantee for Atletico Madrid's defense.

03 Historical Confrontation and Revenge Battle

This showdown is filled with a strong vengeance. In the Champions League group stage on November 7 last year, Atletico Madrid played a 93-minute final victory at the Princes Park Stadium, beating Paris 2-1 away. That loss put Paris in a qualifying crisis in the Champions League group stage at the time.

Historical confrontation records show that the two sides have won 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last five matches, and the difference is equal. But now Paris is no longer the teacher of its past. Since completing its transformation in 2025, the team has been in a state of great strength in all competitions.

Paris has been in a hot state recently, winning 5 wins and 1 loss in the last 6 games, and averaging up to 3 goals per game. Atletico Madrid also maintained a 66% winning rate, averaging 2.5 goals per game in the last 6 games. Both teams are eager to get a good start in this super showdown worth 1.57 billion euros.

04 The impact of Dembele's absence

The biggest variable before the game came from Paris's injury list. Dembelle confirmed his absence from a thigh strain. The French winger, who is at the peak of his career, contributed 33 goals and 15 assists in 49 games in various competitions this season, achieving a golden ball-level performance.

Demberle's absence has a huge impact on the Paris offensive system. Enrique is expected to send Balcola or Gonzalo Ramos to fill the vacancy. The former has obvious speed advantages, while the latter has excellent front-door smell and fulcrum effects.

Despite the lack of a general, Paris' offensive firepower is still terrifying. The double-winger combination of Due and Kvaratskhelia, combined with the technical midfielder composed of Vitina and Fabian Ruiz, is enough to tear through any defense.

05 The biggest highlight of the four aces matches is the aces match between the four forwards. The four top attackers in Paris are worth more than 300 million euros, against Atletico Madrid's Griezmann and Alvarez.

20-year-old Douai has made his mark this season and has occupied the main position with his outstanding breakthrough ability and passing vision. Georgian demon star Kvaratskhelia showed amazing explosive power and scoring ability on the wing.

At the Atletico Madrid, although Griezmann's condition has been slightly ups and downs recently, as the core of the team, still has the ability to change the game instantly. Alvarez has proved that he is fully capable of filling the vacancy after Felix left the team and becoming the new generation of Atletico Madrid forward leader.

06 The expected start and trend

Paris Saint-Germain (433): Donaruma; Ashraf, Marginhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitina, Fabian Ruiz; Duei, Gonzalo Ramos, Kvaratsheria

Atletico Madrid (442): Oblak; Molina, Le Norman, Gimenes, Garland; Simeone Jr., De Paul, Cork, Gallagher; Alvarez and Griezmann

The key to the victory or defeat of the game lies in whether Paris can maintain offensive efficiency without Dembele's absence, and whether Atletico Madrid can withstand the high-pressure offensive in the first 30 minutes. If Atletico Madrid loses the ball first, it will be forced to change its tactics. Paris has an overall advantage in its strength, but Atletico Madrid's iron-blooded style and efficient counterattack may become a weapon to restrain the team's technical flow. The draw tradition of historical confrontation and the mutual constraints of both sides' offensive and defensive characteristics indicate that this will be a even-match. Optimistic about Paris's small victory or a shaking hand and reconciliation between the two sides. In the spotlight of the Rose Bowl stadium, the football world's attention is focused on this collision worth 1.57 billion euros. On one side is the thirteenth crown of gorgeous offense, and on the other side is the Iron Master of Defensive. When the youth storm of Paris swept over, Atletico Madrid's defense line is like a reef by the sea, letting you slam the shore, I remain unmoved.

The two kinds of football philosophy have no distinction between advantages and disadvantages, only the difference between victory and defeat. Regardless of the result, the first strong dialogue in the New World Club Cup is destined to be recorded in history. The charm of football lies in unpredictable collisions and eternal passion. At 3 a.m., let us witness history.