Brazilian champions Botafogo pulled off a major upset today, defeating European giants Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in their FIFA Club World Cup Group B match.
The decisive goal came in the 36th minute from Igor Jesus, whose shot deflected past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Botafogo’s disciplined defense then held firm against PSG’s star-studded attack, denying chances to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Goncalo Ramos.
This unexpected victory puts Botafogo on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages and underscores a growing trend of strong performances from South American teams in the tournament.
“We showed how strong Botafogo is,” said goal-scorer Igor Jesus, while PSG coach Luis Enrique admitted, “We knew it was going to be a difficult match – they defended well.”
Igor Jesus’s impressive performance, including his crucial goal, has only fueled rumors of European transfer interest.
Botafogo, with two wins, next faces Atletico Madrid, while PSG will look to recover against Seattle Sounders.
