PSG advance to Club World Cup Round of 16 after 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders

Paris Saint-Germain is set to clash with MLS side Seattle Sounders in their last FIFA Club World Cup group stage game at Lumen Field. Furthermore, Luis Enrique and his team need to secure a win if they are to qualify for the Round of 16.

After managing a win against Atlético Madrid in their debut, the European Champions were dealt a shock defeat against Botafogo and are now sitting at the second spot of Group B.

For this crucial game, the Spaniar coach decided to align his strongest line-up with Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in the full-back positions while Willian Pacho and Marquinhos protect Donnarumma who is between the posts. The midfield is composed of Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz. Meanwhile, Senny Mayulu is set to start at the number nine position while Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia occupy the wings.

Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI:Donnarumma; Pacho, Marquinhos (cap.), Nuno Mendes, Hakimi; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Doué, Mayulu, Kvaratskhelia.

Seattle Sounders' starting XI: Frei; A. Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Tolo; C. Roldan, Vargas, Kent, Rusnak, Rothrock; Ferreira.

PSG take down Seattle Sounders and reach Round of 16

Paris Saint-Germain took down Seattle Sounders 2-0 in their last group game and secured their spot onto the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup ending the group stage at the top spot ahead of Botafogo. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi sealed the win for the European Champions.

Despite a strong start, Paris Saint-Germain failed to get past a well-organised Seattle Sounders side inside the first 30 minutes of the game. However, the Parisians were able to break the deadlock thanks to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who deflected Vitinha's wide long range effort into the net (35'). Kvaratskhelia's first goal in the competition is brought PSG a step closer to secure their spot in the Round of 16.

Both sides then went into the halftime break with PSG firmly holding onto their lead while trying to extend their advantage over Seattle.

Twenty minutes into the second half, substitute Bradley Barcola delivered a wonderful cross towards Achraf Hakimi who made it 2-0 for the European Champions (65'). The second Parisians' goal is likely securing their spot into the Round of 16 of the tournament.

Up next, Luis Enrique and his team will face the runners-up of Group A, a group featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Milan, Palmeiras, Porto and Al-Ahly. The Round of 16 game will take place on Sunday June 29.

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