Matvey Safonov leads PSG to 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup victory vs Flamengo in intense showdown

Following an impressive game between PSG and Flamengo, Matvey Safonov emerged a the hero in the French side, saving four penalty kicks. That wraps up our live coverage of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Thanks for keeping with us.

With an heroic performance in the penalty shootout, Matvey Safonov saved four kicks to Flamengo stars to lead PSG to their first 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in their history!

The 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup winner is set to be decided via penalty shootout.

Saul Ñiguez, Pedro, Leo Pereira and Luiz Araujo failed in the Brazilian side, while Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele failed for the French side.

FLAMENGO: O-X-X-X-X

PSG: O-X-O-X

Following the tie in the reglamentary time and Extra time, the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup winner will be decided via penalty shootout, keeping PSG and Flamengo fans with hopes!

In a impressive chance from Joao Neves to take PSG to the lead, Agustin Rossi made a solid save to hold Flamengo with chances to win the game via penalty shootuut.

After recovering the ball in the right wing, PSG star Ousmane Dembele runs into Flamengo's defense, but he cannot control correctly sending the ball sky high, losing a big chance

With a solid change from Samuel Lino blocked by PSG defense, Luiz Araujo takes the ball and tries to score at a first touch. Nonetheless, the ball goes high, leaving the Brazilian team without another big chance

With the goal of recovering the control of the ball, coach Luis Enrique has decided to make some changes in the lineup ahead the second half in the extratime. Fabian Ruiz is taken off, and Quentin Ndjantou gets in, looking to refresh the midfield.

Paring with PSG change, Flamengo have decided to take off Gonzalo Plata, getting in Samuel Lino to boost their offense with speed

Unlike the reglamentary time, PSG and Flamengo have had few chances to score the winning goal in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. In fact, the game has been dominated by set pieces, making a clear difference.

Nuno Mendes leads a counterattack for PSG, passing through several Flamengo players. However, Saul Ñiguez decides to foul him, to cut off his progress, receiving a controversial yellow card.

Looking to secure a victory in the extra time, coach Luis Enrique decide to make a change in the first extra time half. PSG decide to subbed of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia to get in Ibrahim Mbaye!

After not securing the victory in the reglamentary time, the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final game goes to the extra time. With this, PSG and Flamengo will have two periods of 15 minutes each to seek the victory.

In case they are not able to do so, the winner will be decided via penalty shootout.

Coach Filipe Luis seized his last opportunity to chase victory by substituting Bruno Henrique for Luiz Araujo. This change aimed to refresh the attack, introducing a new striker to create more chances to take the lead.

Without having lot of stamina to run, Gonzalo Plata recovered again the ball in the midfield, to find Bruno Henriques available in the area. Nonetheless, the Brazilian could not define with enough time, sending the ball to the tribune.

Enjoying Flamengo's chaos in the defense line, Nuno Mendes gets into the area looking to score, but his change gets blocked by Agustin Rossi. Then, Ousmane Dembele tries the same, but the Brazilian team's goalkeepers also save it.

Gonzalo Plata managed to recover the ball, making an impressive run into space, to find Pedro free. However, the Brazilian striker failed to find Agustin Rossi, sending the ball wide, missing a great chance for Flamengo.

Bradley Barcola finds Vitinha in the corner of the area. With this, the Portuguese star tries to kick the ball, but his chance takes another way, not having a solid chance.

Reacting towards Flamengo's changes, coach Luis Enrique has decided to take off Desire Doue, getting Ousmane Dembele in. With this, PSG may look to hold key offensive chances to look for the victory.

Looking to secure the tie, coach Filipe Luis decided to subbed off Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Jorginho and Erick Pulgar. In their spot, Nicolas de la Cruz, Saul Ñiguez and Everton get in, looking to hold the ball and slow the game.

Unlike the first minutes of the second half, Flamengo have regained the protagonist role in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final with Jorginho's goal, holding more offesive chances vs PSG.

After a lackluster game, Coach Luis Enrique decided to substitute Senny Mayulu, bringing in Bradley Barcola in an effort to make an impact on the right wing.

While Flamengo have not have a ket role in the second half, Marquinho's foul over De Arrascaeta gave the Brazilian side a penalty kick. With a huge experience, Jorginho decided to take the kick and scored over PSG goalkeeper Safonov.

Following a foul from Marquinhos over De Arrascaeta, Flamengo are given a huge change to score in the penalty area.

Even if Flamengo held a solid first half, they have been suffering in the second half, giving the ball to PSG and not having offensive chances.

Despite having played a really solid game, coach Filipe Luis decided to take off the Colombian star Jorge Carrascal. In his place, the Brazilian striker Pedro gets in, trying to hold more scoring prowess at the counterattack.

Following a ball recovery in the midfield, Senny Mayulu receives the ball and gets into Flamengo's area. Finding Joao Neves in the right wing, he controls the ball and kicks it, but Agustin Rossi saves it.

PSG and Flamengo meet in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, a clash that carries more symbolic weight than a standard title decider. Due to FIFA’s confusing competition overhaul, Ousmane Dembele's PSG could still lay claim to a form of “world champion” status, even with Chelsea holding the expanded Club World Cup crown.

The second half is already underway with PSG trying to hold the victory, while Flamengo chase to tie the game. No substitutions on either side.

PSG are leading 1-0 against Flamengo in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, with a fantastic goal from Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Nearing the end of the first half, referee decided to add three more minutes in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup between PSG (1) vs Flamengo (0).

De Arrascaeta earns a corner kick, looking for another big change in the game. Finding Erick Pulgar, he could head the ball, but not in the target, nearing the goal against PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.

After a ball recovery in the midfield, Desire Due receives the ball on the far right and looks to take a shot, but Agustin Rossi rejects the ball, something that Kvicha Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of and scores with a first time shot, leading PSG to the partial victory over Flamengo.

Amid the intense defensive play, PSG star Kang-in Lee suffered an injury in midfield, forcing him to leave the field with difficulty walking. Senny Mayulu replaced him.

Even if both sides look towards an offensive strategy, they hold different approaches to it. While PSG possess the ball along the game, Flamengo recover fast the ball and target the goal with speed and verticality, holding more chances to score. 

Considering both sides offensive approach, the game has been a complete showdown of intensity. The French side and the Brazilian side have been really strong in the defense, making lots of fouls. Even, Jorginho has been book with Yellow Card.

Far from keeping a defensive strategy, Flamengo have bet towards a high pressing, recovering the ball from PSG star Joao Neves. Erick Pulgar kicked the ball, but Matvey Safonov the goal. 

PSG (0) vs Flamengo (0)

After Flamengo's goalkeeper Agustin Rossi made a rude mistake in clearing the ball, Fabian Ruiz recovered the ball and scored alone outside the box to put PSG ahead on the scoreboard. Nonetheless, the referee decided not to valid the goal as the ball was already out in Rossi's ball clearance. 

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Vitinha owns a free kick in the midfield, looking to Joao Neves in the box. While the Portuguese star could control the ball, he was not able to define, sending the ball to Flamengo's side by just centimeters.

Following a free kick near the midfield, Giorgian de Arrascaeta centers the ball to Bruno Henrique that he could not control, sending the ball to PSG side.  (0-0)

PSG and Flamengo are already competing in the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, to clinch the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

The FIFA Intercontinental Cup's history is somewhat unusual. Initially launched in 2000, the tournament faced suspension from 2001 to 2004 due to issues with commercial partners. However, it made a comeback in 2005 and remained consistent until 2022. In 2023, it underwent a major restructuring, splitting into two separate competitions: the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Today’s match features PSG and Flamengo, both chasing their first title in the history of this tournament. Flamengo previously claimed the Intercontinental Cup in 1981, though it was under a different format and not governed by FIFA. Consequently, both teams aim to lift the trophy for the first time in its current format.

Far from being a historic European or South American venue, FIFA has decided that the final of the 2025 Intercontinental Cup between PSG and Flamengo will be played at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, located in Qatar. With a total capacity of 45,032 spectators, the stadium was inaugurated in 2020 and was one of the venues in the 2022 World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo will face each other at 12:00 pm (ET) or 9:00 am (PT)

In case you want to watch the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, FS2, Fubo and ViX will be you option in the United States!

With the huge absences of Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele, PSG have just announced their starting lineup to face Flamengo, chasing the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy.

With the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup just minutes away, Flamengo have announced the official lineups for the victory over PSG.

Welcome to our live blog for the match between PSG and Flamengo in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. In the highly anticipated game, we will be covering minute-by-minute. Stay with us!.