PSG vs Atlético. The Parisian giant faces Atlético de Madrid in the opening game of Group B at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena—home of more than 90 years of football—on June 15, 2025. It’s a battle of history, strategy, and goals met this morning over California as the sunrise sets the stage for 21.3°C.

Team Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

The Parisian giant won last season’s UEFA Champions League and triumphed over Inter Milan in the finals, 5-0. PSG has registered 17 goals in five contests with just three goals against. PSG is a strategic team, coached by Luis Enrique, and we anticipate the following 4-3-3 formation:

• A hard-working three-man midfield of Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and João Neves
• Wing backs Hakimi and Nuno Mendes stretching the pitch at all times
• An attacking front of youth and creativity with Gonçalo Ramos, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and new acquisition Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

While Ousmane Dembélé will be out and his teammate Bradley Barcola is questionable, PSG’s deep roster will ensure danger from first whistle to last.

Atlético de Madrid

Under Diego Simeone, Atlético remain a model of strategic stoicism. Though inconsistent in patches, the Madrid side has scored 12 in their last five outings, leaning into their legacy of structured chaos:

• A compact backline reinforced by Jan Oblak and Gimenez
• Quick-fire transitions guided by Koke and De Paul
• Griezmann and Julián Álvarez are the veterans and late-game magic.

Anticipate a 4-4-2 lineup, shifting to a 5-3-2 when falling back to defense, but just as quickly transforming to attack with time and space.

PSG vs Atlético Madrid: Recent Form

PSG – Last Five Matches

Atlético – Last Five Matches

Head-to-Head History

PSG and Atlético faced each other in November of 2024. Atlético won, 2-1. But that was then. PSG is cohesive; the majority of the confident squad had won a continental championship in 2025. Pasadena will be the time for revenge.

PSG vs Atlético Madrid: Tactics & Formations

PSG (4-3-3)

• Style: Possession-dominant, width-oriented, with high press
• Strengths: Quick tempo, technical midfield transitions, full-back overloads

Atlético Madrid (4-4-2 / 5-3-2)

• Style: Deep block defense with sharp transitional play
• Strengths: Discipline, counter-attacking intelligence, aerial prowess

Predicted Line-ups

PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Zaïre-Emery, Gonçalo Ramos, Kvaratskhelia

Atlético XI: Oblak; Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Javi Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher; Griezmann, Álvarez

Injuries & Suspensions

PSG

• Ousmane Dembélé (Muscle) – OUT
• Bradley Barcola (Knee) – DOUBTFUL

Atlético Madrid

• Full squad available

PSG vs Atlético Madrid:  Betting Odds & Markets

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• PSG to Win: 1.94
• Draw: 3.70
• Atlético to Win: 3.80

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• Over 2.5 Goals: PSG’s recent matches average 3.4 goals
• Both Teams to Score (YES): High potential, given attacking form on both sides
• First Goal Scorer: Griezmann or Doue are solid picks

Prediction & Tip

While Atlético thrives on disruption, PSG’s momentum and tactical cohesion give them the edge. Expect a balanced match early, but the French champions may pull away late.

Final Score Prediction: PSG 3–1 Atlético Madrid
Top Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.70

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