Published On 17 Dec 2025
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave PSG the lead before Jorginho’s spot-kick equalized for Flamengo at 1-1 after extra time on Wednesday.
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Last week, Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo defeated Mexican champion Cruz Azul and African champion Pyramids to claim the title of champion against PSG. The result was a dogged display from the champions of the competition.
However, Safonov and his men, who had a bye to the final, followed Real Madrid, who won the first title last year.
After Flamengo goalkeeper Agustin Rossi miscued a clearance to prevent a corner, PSG thought they had taken the lead in the ninth minute when Fabian Ruiz deftly headed the ball into an empty net.
However, because Rossi had so intently failed to stop the ball from leaving the frame, VAR rejected the goal.
However, PSG did break the deadlock eight minutes before half-time thanks to yet another Rossi error.
The Georgian’s pass for the simplest of tap-ins was turned into Desire Doue’s low cross, which appeared to be too strong for Kvaratskhelia.
However, after a VAR review, Flamengo were able to stay in the game and were given a penalty on the hour mark for a foul committed by Marquinhos on Uruguay midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
Jorginho, a former player for Chelsea and Arsenal, delivered a powerful performance to send Safonov the wrong way.
With Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele scoring the only goals for Marquinhos, PSG was desperate for a winner.
The ball flew across the goal as the center-back struggled to get his effort on target as the game entered extra time.
In the extra-half-hour, Dembele flashed a shot that was only inches off target in the 116th minute, giving both teams temporary opportunities.
Source: Aljazeera
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