PSG vs Atlético Madrid Stats: H2H, 4-0 Score & Key Metrics

When two clubs with Champions League pedigree face off, you expect fireworks. PSG brought theirs to Pasadena on June 15, dismantling Atlético Madrid 4-0 in their FIFA Club World Cup opener at the Rose Bowl Stadium—a result that immediately reshaped the narrative around both sides. Here’s what the data tells us about how it happened and what it means going forward.

PSG Wins (H2H): 1 · Atlético Madrid Wins (H2H): 1 · Draws (H2H): 0 · Latest Score: PSG 4-0 Atlético Madrid · Competition: FIFA Club World Cup

PSG’s 74% possession and 16 total shots dwarfed Atlético Madrid across every metric, with the French champions posting a 95% pass completion rate compared to Atlético’s 82%.

Has PSG ever played Atletico Madrid?

Yes—and not just once. PSG and Atlético Madrid have met three times historically, with the June 15, 2025 Club World Cup clash marking their most recent encounter.

Previous meetings

Before their Rose Bowl showdown, the clubs had faced off twice in friendly settings. On July 30, 2018, PSG claimed a 3-1 victory over Atlético Madrid in a pre-season encounter. An earlier meeting dates back to August 2, 2009, though records on that contest remain limited to third-party aggregators.

Head-to-head record

Through three meetings, the head-to-head record stands perfectly balanced: PSG 1 win, Atlético Madrid 1 win, 0 draws. The Parisian side’s 4-0 routing in Pasadena represents the largest margin of victory between these clubs and suggests a potential shift in the competitive balance, particularly given Atlético’s struggles to contain PSG’s attacking threats.

The pattern across three encounters shows no draws—the rivalry between these European heavyweights has produced nothing but decisive results, with PSG now holding the edge in goal difference.

Who scored PSG vs Atletico Madrid?

PSG’s attacking unit delivered a clinical performance, scoring four goals across different phases of the match. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was the creative force behind two of those strikes, setting up both Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha.

Goal scorers in 4-0 win

• Fabián Ruiz — 19′ (assisted by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia)
• Vitinha — 45’+1′ (assisted by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia)
• Senny Mayulu — 87′
• Lee Kang-in — 90’+7′ (penalty)

Key contributions

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s two assists underscored his importance to PSG’s attacking structure. His vision and execution created clear-cut opportunities in transition, exposing gaps in Atlético’s defensive organization. Senny Mayulu, who scored and then was substituted at 87′, demonstrated composure beyond his years before being replaced by Ibrahim Mbaye. Lee Kang-in closed the scoring with a left-footed penalty struck into the bottom-left corner, converting after SofaScore recorded a foul on Mayulu at 90’+5′.

PSG vs Atletico Madrid last match

The June 15, 2025 match at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena served as both clubs’ Club World Cup Group B opener, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 local time.

Match summary

PSG entered as Champions League winners and played like it. From the opening whistle, Luis Enrique’s side dominated territory and possession, suffocating Atlético Madrid’s build-up play. The first goal arrived via Fabián Ruiz at 19′, settling any nerves and establishing territorial control. Vitinha doubled the advantage just before halftime, and the second half saw PSG add two more while Atlético was reduced to ten men following Clément Lenglet’s red card at 78′ for dissent.

Score and highlights

The final scoreline—4-0—reflects a comprehensive performance by the French champions. WhoScored’s match ratings gave PSG an average of 7.20 compared to Atlético Madrid’s 5.88, a gap that widened as the match progressed. The additional four minutes of stoppage time produced one more goal, with Lee Kang-in’s penalty rounding out the scoring at 90’+7′.

PSG vs Atletico Madrid score

PSG 4-0 Atlético Madrid—a result that immediately updated all head-to-head records and group standings calculations for both clubs.

Final result

Four unanswered goals from PSG. Zero for Atlético Madrid. The margin of four goals stands as the largest in the history of meetings between these clubs, surpassing any friendly or competitive fixture that came before.

Match stats overview

PSG’s superiority showed across every statistical category. Sixteen total shots to Atlético’s five. A 95% pass completion rate versus Atlético’s 82%. Eleven successful dribbles compared to four. The pass success differential alone—13 percentage points—indicates how thoroughly PSG controlled ball circulation, even if shot volume didn’t perfectly correlate with goals scored.

The comprehensive dominance across possession, passing accuracy, and chance creation makes this result one of the most decisive Club World Cup group stage performances in recent memory.

What are PSG vs Atlético Madrid stats?

The full statistical picture reveals a dominant performance by PSG across possession, passing, and chance creation metrics.

xG and performance metrics

Expected goals figures from 365Scores show a remarkably efficient display by PSG, with the side converting chances at a rate far exceeding statistical expectation. PSG’s xG registered at 0.15 in the first half according to some third-party metrics, while Atlético Madrid managed just 0.09 xG—the gap between these figures and the actual scoreline underscores clinical finishing rather than volume-based dominance.

Historical H2H

H2H data aggregated across SoccerPunter, Flashscore, and 365Scores confirms the rivalry’s compact history. Three meetings, three wins for one side or the other, no draws. The aggregate goal difference now favors PSG 10-5 across all encounters.

Despite the limited sample size, the aggregate goal difference of +5 for PSG signals a growing competitive imbalance, especially given the escalating margins in each successive meeting.

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PSG overwhelmed Atlético Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup opener, with key metrics aligning to Tokyo match recap on scorers and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

PSG dominate Atlético in Club World Cup opener. Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain beat fellow European heavyweights Atlético Madrid 4-0.

— Reuters (via ESPN match report)

Goal Paris Saint Germain 4, Atletico Madrid 0. Lee Kang-In (Paris Saint Germain) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.

— ESPN Match Commentary

For both clubs, the Club World Cup group stage continues with remaining fixtures that will determine quarterfinal qualification. For PSG, the 4-0 statement win validates their Champions League-winning status on the global stage and sets expectations for deeper tournament run. For Atlético Madrid, the thumping exposes tactical vulnerabilities that Diego Simeone must address if the club hopes to progress beyond the group stage.