Luis Enrique has revealed his starting lineup for "Paris Saint-Germain's" opening match against "Atletico Madrid" in the first round of the 2025 Club World Cup in Los Angeles. The French side's coach is clearly building on momentum following their impressive 5-0 demolition of "Inter Milan".
Ramush will lead the attack for PSG, supported by Kvaratskhelia and Dué in what looks like a formidable offensive trio. No surprises in goal, where Donnarumma continues as first choice.
On the opposite side, Diego Simeone has made his selections after "Atletico's" convincing 4-0 victory over "Girona". The Argentine coach will rely on Oblak between the posts, with a defensive line featuring Llorente, Le Normand, and Galan. Interestingly, his son Simeone will partner with Barrios in central midfield.
The full starting lineups show both managers going with their strongest available combinations:
For "PSG": Donnarumma — Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes — Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves — Kvaratskhelia, Ramush, Dué.
For "Atletico": Oblak — Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galan — Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino — Griezmann, Alvarez.
Both teams have loaded benches too, with PSG able to call upon talents like Zaïr-Emery, while Atletico has veterans such as Koke and exciting options like Sørløth ready to make an impact.
Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 Kyiv time in what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two of Europe's smartest coaches. Can Enrique's attacking approach overcome Simeone's renowned defensive organization? We'll soon find out.
