Don't panic, no fury. In Seattle, PSG has fulfilled its mission, calmly, almost distracting. A clean 2-0 without burr against the Sounders to validate his ticket in eighths. Without genius, but with master's degree. And without having to draw on its reserves.
Vitinha unlocks the game for PSG
For a long time, however, the match purred. Paris dominated, without biting. It took a favorable counter and a little success to unlock the situation. In the 35th minute, Vitinha triggers a distant, not framed strike. But Kvaratskhelia drags into the surface and deviates the ball just what it takes to deceive the goalkeeper. Not great art, but the main thing is done. PSG breathes, Seattle accuses the blow.
Faced with a courageous American team, but technically limited, the Parisians unroll without shining. Mayulu, tenured in place of Gonzalo Ramos, does not bring the revolt. Dembélé and Barcola start on the bench. Luis Enrique turns, cleaning his troops. The rest is controlled.
No show, but seriousness: Paris passes the cut in Seattle
Hakimi seals the fate of the match
Coaching pays quickly. Barely entered the 64th, Barcola files a perfect center at the second post. Hakimi, forgotten, controls and shoots. 67th minute, 2-0. Curtain.
PSG could have increased the note. Desired twice (30th and 57th) lacked the mark, just like Warren Zaire-Emery (87th). But the gap would have been severe. Seattle tried, run, but stumbled upon stronger. Paris, without shining, assured.
A qualifying without sparks, but a message
Thanks to the reverse wiped by the Botafogo against Atlético Madrid (0-1), Paris even offers the luxury of finishing first in the group. And that was the goal. It remains to be seen what the future has in store for him. A duel against Messi's Inter Miami? It all depends on the result against Palmeiras. But the idea makes it salivate. Paris advances without panache, but advances. And in this club World Cup, that's sometimes all that matters.
