Paris Saint-Germain might want to do the mathematics heading into the ultimate matchday of Group B after a 1–0 loss to Botafogo within the second spherical. The reigning UEFA Champions League winners at the moment are in a sophisticated place as they battle to remain in rivalry for the FIFA Membership World Cup title.
The membership that arrived as a favourite within the new world championship suffered a shock defeat to the Brazilian facet. Within the thirty eighth minute, a strike from Igor Jesus gave ‘Fogão’ the lead — and finally, the win.
With this end result, PSG stays at 3 factors, sharing that complete with Atlético Madrid, however holding second place on account of a greater purpose tally and their 4–0 win over Atleti within the opening match. In the meantime, Botafogo leads the group with 6 factors, after additionally defeating Seattle Sounders 2–1 of their first sport.
Within the last group match, PSG will face Seattle, who sit on the backside with 0 factors and no wins. The Parisians should win to have a shot at advancing to the subsequent spherical.
What are the potential eventualities for Luis Enrique’s staff?
If PSG wins, they qualify no matter different outcomes, even when Atlético Madrid wins as nicely, as a result of PSG already beat Atlético of their head-to-head matchup.
If PSG attracts, the state of affairs turns into trickier. They’ll want to attend on the end result between Atlético Madrid and Botafogo. If Botafogo wins or attracts, PSG advances, as a result of they’ll end above Atlético on head-to-head. But when Atlético wins, PSG is eradicated.
The worst-case situation for PSG is a loss to Seattle. In that case, they’re routinely eradicated, even when their purpose distinction is healthier. Within the Membership World Cup, wins carry extra weight than purpose distinction, so though Seattle at the moment has -3 and PSG +3, a win places the MLS facet by and knocks out the Parisians.
To keep away from all issues, PSG should win. Solely a victory will assure their place within the knockout rounds and maintain alive their dream of including the Membership World Cup to a season that already noticed them elevate the Champions League trophy for the primary time.
