After Atletico Madrid, who will become the next "prey" of Paris Saint-Germain?

After sweeping Atletico Madrid 4-0 and winning the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain not only issued a challenge letter to other opponents, but also made a clear statement: they are not here to participate in the competition, but to dominate the event.

Paris - Simple and crude powerful

This crushing victory against Atletico Madrid is far more than an ordinary group stage three-point popularity. It shows all the qualities that a team that truly competes for the championship should have: calmness, toughness, tactical qualities and a deep lineup thickness.

is not just controlling the ball, but controlling the entire game

facing two completely different styles of duels - on one side is Paris, which emphasizes control and open play, and on the other side is Atletico Madrid, a strict discipline and tenacious style - the French team proves that they not only play beautifully, but also efficiently. The game turned into a completely one-sided performance, with Atletico having almost no power to fight back.

If Atletico Madrid fans were originally looking forward to a close match and hoped that Simeone's pragmatic and efficient tactics could bring a turning point, then their fantasies would soon be shattered. Paris suppressed the ball from the first minute, and its ball possession rate was as high as 80%. More importantly, their passes are not aimlessly downed, and every attack is full of threats and intentions.

Enrique seems to have created a modern version of "Tiki-Taka", which makes the team run smoother and more comfortable based on speed and physical fitness. Even though Atletico Madrid tried to destroy the rhythm with a foul in the second half, Paris did not retreat. Instead, they accelerated the ball and used the speed and mobility of young players to completely dismantle their opponents' counterattack intentions.

In this star-studded competition, Decire Duere, who was only 20 years old, performed particularly brilliantly, becoming the best example of the quality and strategic vision of Paris youth training. The young player not only participated in the first goal (cooperating with Ashraf to assist Fabian Ruiz), but also frequently created threats on the left, becoming a nightmare for Atletico Madrid's defense.

His speed, technology and decision-making ability make him not only a "breakthrough player", but also a balance between offense and defense. It was him who was fouled by Cork in an offense, which led to VAR intervening and canceling a goal from Alvarez - an incident also became a turning point in the game and completely defeated Atletico's morale.

Duai, who is only 20 years old, is no longer a "potential new star", but plays a key role in Enrique's system and is ready to show his skills on the world's highest-level club stage.

In sharp contrast to Paris' highlight performance, Atletico Madrid's downturn. They appear to be unable to cope with high pressure both physically and will-level. There is no effective response strategy and the courage to reverse the situation. In the whole game, Atletico Madrid had only one decent chance and was not recognized by the referee.

coach Simeone couldn't hide his disappointment on the sidelines. When VAR rejected the goal again and again, Lenglet received a red card, and was finally awarded a penalty, the Argentine coach's expression was full of helplessness. It can be said that this game was a complete nightmare for Atletico Madrid - their traditional style of play was completely suppressed and there was no room for display.

This 4-0 victory not only set a good start for Paris in Group B, but also a confident declaration: Paris is no longer the "gifted family with gold and gold accumulation", but a team that truly has the temperament of champions - efficient, resilient, and does not give the opponent any chance to breathe.

Once upon a time, people questioned whether Enrique's coaching style was stable. But now it seems that he has found the password for success: a stable central axis, a flexible wing, and a lineup that can be rotated but still efficient. Even though Mbappe has left, Paris is still running smoothly and has diverse sources of creativity.

When Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern and other giants have not yet made their debut, Paris has taken over the stage of this Club World Cup with a very convincing performance. If they can keep this in shape, it will be a natural result to stand at the podium held in the United States at the end of last month.