Atletico Madrid have been crushed 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) within the Membership World Cup, and midfielder Koke was upset about a few of the referee’s calls.
The match happened on the Rose Bowl on Sunday, with PSG displaying why they’re the European champions. Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha scored earlier than half-time. Within the second half, Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-in added two extra targets. Atletico’s defender Clement Lenglet was additionally despatched off.
Atletico thought that they had scored when Julian Alvarez completed a quick counter-attack, which may have made it 2-1. However the aim was disallowed after the referee used VAR and gave PSG a free-kick, saying Koke had fouled Need Doue within the build-up.
Koke believed the choice was harsh. “We began effectively, and we all know how good PSG are. However 4-0 doesn’t really feel honest,” he mentioned. “We had possibilities and even scored, however the referee took it away for a foul that might go both approach. We’ve all seen what occurred. PSG deserved to win, however these small moments harm us. After the crimson card, it was actually arduous.”
Atletico’s supervisor Diego Simeone didn’t say a lot in regards to the refereeing. “I’m uninterested in speaking about this stuff,” he mentioned. “It makes us seem like victims, and I don’t really feel like one. PSG have been higher, however you possibly can see the small print.”
PSG have now scored 105 targets in 2025 – greater than another crew in Europe’s prime 5 leagues. In addition they lead in anticipated targets (93), complete pictures (682), and pictures on course (286).
This win got here simply two weeks after PSG beat Inter Milan 5-0 within the Champions League remaining. Captain Marquinhos mentioned: “You by no means understand how a match will go, particularly in opposition to a powerful crew like Atletico. We stayed targeted and gave every little thing. Even after profitable the Champions League, we’re nonetheless hungry and dealing arduous.”
