The FIFA Club World Cup kicked off on Sunday morning with an impressive array of performances as matches unfolded across various groups.
At 6 PM in Group C, FC Bayern Munich from Germany delivered a remarkable 10-0 victory against New Zealand's Auckland City FC. The scorers of this dominant win included Kingsley Coman, Sasha Boey, Michael Olise, Thomas Muller, and Jamal Musiala, showcasing their skills and proving why Bayern is a European football powerhouse.
Later at 9 PM in Group D, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced Atletico Madrid at the iconic Rose Bowl. Both clubs, globally recognized for their sponsorship ties with Visit Rwanda, utilized the brand in their training kits. PSG went a step further, featuring Visit Rwanda branding prominently on their sleeves during the tournament in line with new agreements.
PSG displayed their incredible championship potential with a stunning 4-0 victory. Fabian Ruiz set the pace, scoring in the 19th minute with an assist from Khvicha Kvratskhelia. Vitinha doubled the lead just before halftime, also assisted by Kvratskhelia. Senny Mayulu added to the tally at the 87th minute, and Lee Kang-In secured a penalty goal in the 7th added minute, sealing PSG's dominant win.
Atletico Madrid's struggles increased after Clement Lenglet received a second yellow card in the 77th minute, leaving them with ten players. The game attracted an awe-inspiring attendance of 80,619 enthusiastic fans, adding to the electric atmosphere.
Earlier on Monday morning in Group A, FC Porto from Portugal held Palmeiras to a 0-0 draw in a match that kept fans on edge. In Group B, Brazilian team Botafogo made headlines by triumphing over Seattle Sounders FC with a 2-1 scoreline.
The FIFA Club World Cup resumes on Monday evening with another thrilling game scheduled at 9 PM in Group D, where Chelsea will face Los Angeles FC. Football lovers around the globe anticipate yet another exciting match in this prestigious global competition.
Paris Saint-Germain showcased Visit Rwanda branding on their sleeves.
PSG is a strong contender for the title and started the tournament on a high note.
