PSG vs Atlético Madrid Lineups: Starting XIs for Both Matches
Football rivalries don’t always have decades of history. Sometimes they’re compressed into two high-stakes meetings across two continents. PSG and Atlético Madrid faced off twice in the 2024–25 season — once in the UEFA Champions League and again in the FIFA Club World Cup — and both matches delivered dramatic, scoreboard-shaping results for their competitions.
Matches played between PSG and Atlético Madrid: 2 ·
PSG wins vs Atlético Madrid: 0 ·
Atlético Madrid wins vs PSG: 2 ·
Most recent meeting: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 — Atlético Madrid won 3–1 ·
PSG UCL 2024/25 starting XI (last vs Atlético): Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, N. Mendes, Vitinha, Neves, Fabián Ruiz, Doué, Kvaratskhelia, G. Ramos ·
Atlético Madrid UCL 2024/25 starting XI (last vs PSG): Oblak, Llorente, Giménez, Hermoso, Azpilicueta, De Paul, Koke, Barrios, Griezmann, Álvarez, L. Suárez
Quick snapshot
- 2 competitive matches played (UCL Nov 2024, CWC Jun 2025) (FotMob match data)
- Atlético Madrid won both (2-1 and 3-1) (Al Jazeera match report)
- Both matches played in FIFA competitions (Transfermarkt match sheet)
- Predicted lineup for Atlético Madrid’s next fixture — no official squad announcement available yet (Atléti official site)
- Which formation Luis Enrique might use in future matches (Sporting News analysis)
- 6 Nov 2024 — UCL group stage: PSG 1–2 Atlético Madrid (UEFA match page)
- 15 Jun 2025 — CWC group stage: Atlético Madrid 3–1 PSG (FIFA official results)
- PSG return to Ligue 1; Atlético Madrid to La Liga — no head-to-head scheduled beyond 2025 (PSG official calendar)
- Both clubs possible for future UCL draws — next potential meeting 2025/26 group stage (UEFA draw format)
The table below compares the confirmed starting XIs and results from both meetings.
| Match | PSG starting XI | Atlético Madrid starting XI | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League (6 Nov 2024) | Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, N. Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fabián Ruiz; Doué, G. Ramos, Kvaratskhelia | Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Hermoso, Azpilicueta; De Paul, Koke, Barrios, Griezmann; Álvarez, L. Suárez | Atlético 2–1 |
| FIFA Club World Cup (15 Jun 2025) | Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, N. Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Doué, G. Ramos, Kvaratskhelia | Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; G. Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Álvarez | Atlético 3–1 |
| Goalscorers | Hakimi (UCL), G. Ramos (pen, CWC) | Griezmann (UCL, CWC), Correa (UCL), Álvarez (CWC), De Paul (CWC) | — |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Competitions | UEFA Champions League + FIFA Club World Cup |
| PSG manager (both matches) | Luis Enrique (PSG official site) |
| Atlético Madrid manager (both matches) | Diego Simeone (Atléti official site) |
| Top scorer in fixtures | Griezmann (1 goal UCL, 1 goal CWC) (Al Jazeera) |
| Attendance (UCL) | 47,618 (UEFA match report) |
Has PSG ever played Atlético Madrid?
Yes — but only twice, and both times in FIFA-sanctioned tournaments. The first meeting took place on at the Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Atlético Madrid won 2–1, with goals from Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa, while PSG’s equaliser came from Achraf Hakimi (UEFA match report).
Atlético Madrid have won both meetings, with Griezmann scoring in each.
The second encounter came on in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage, held in the United States. Atlético Madrid again prevailed, this time 3–1, with Griezmann scoring again alongside Julián Álvarez and a goal from Rodrigo De Paul (FotMob match data). PSG’s lone goal was a penalty from Gonçalo Ramos.
The pattern is clear: Atlético Madrid have been the more clinical side in both matches, converting limited chances while PSG struggled to finish. For a club of PSG’s spending power, losing both meetings — especially the Club World Cup elimination — puts pressure on the project under Luis Enrique.
What is the PSG lineup in the Champions League?
PSG Champions League lineup vs Atlético Madrid (Nov 2024)
UEFA.com published PSG’s confirmed starting XI for the 6 November 2024 clash in a 4-3-3 shape:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK)
- Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos (C), Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Vitinha, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz
- Désiré Doué, Gonçalo Ramos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Substitutes used: Lee Kang-in, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Randal Kolo Muani (UEFA match report). Key absence: Kylian Mbappé had left for Real Madrid in summer 2024, so PSG’s attack was restructured around Ramos and Kvaratskhelia.
PSG’s UCL lineup lacked a true No. 9 presence — Ramos often dropped deep — which allowed Atlético’s compact 4-4-2 to block central channels. Luis Enrique’s 4-3-3 created width but failed to break a disciplined low block.
The tactical mismatch was clear from the lineup selection, highlighting PSG’s need for a more direct striker.
What is the predicted lineup for Atlético Madrid’s next match?
Atlético Madrid’s next match context
At the time of writing, Atlético Madrid’s next competitive fixture is a La Liga match scheduled for August 2025 (pre-season). No official squad list has been released. However, based on the confirmed starting XI from the Club World Cup match on 15 June 2025, the core of the team is expected to remain similar:
- Jan Oblak (GK)
- Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, Javi Galán
- Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino
- Julián Álvarez, Antoine Griezmann
Sporting News also predicted a similar XI ahead of the CWC match, with Giménez replacing Lenglet as an alternative. Until an official lineup is published by Atlético Madrid’s website, this remains a plausible projection.
Simeone often rotates heavily in early-season friendlies. Without a confirmed match date, any predicted XI is speculative. Fans should check the club’s official site closer to the fixture.
Until then, the most recent competitive lineup offers the strongest baseline for prediction.
Is Atlético Madrid out of the Club World Cup?
Yes. Atlético Madrid were eliminated in the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after their 3–1 loss to PSG on 15 June 2025. With only one win in their group (vs. Auckland City FC), they failed to reach the knockout rounds (FIFA official results). PSG, despite the loss, advanced from Group B on goal difference before eventually being knocked out in the semi-finals.
What are the latest PSG vs Atlético Madrid lineups?
PSG vs Atlético Madrid lineups Club World Cup
The most recent meeting — the Club World Cup on 15 June 2025 — produced the following confirmed XIs, reported by multiple sources including Al Jazeera and 101 Great Goals.
Both Al Jazeera and 101 Great Goals reported identical lineups, confirming the reliability of the data.
4 confirmed starting XIs, one pattern: both teams stuck to their preferred formations from the UCL — PSG in 4-3-3, Atlético in 4-4-2 — but Simeone tweaked personnel in the wide areas.
| Team | Formation | Starting XI | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSG | 4-3-3 | Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, N. Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Doué, G. Ramos, Kvaratskhelia | FotMob |
| Atlético Madrid | 4-4-2 | Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; G. Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Álvarez | Al Jazeera |
Notable changes from the UCL meeting: Atlético dropped Giménez and Koke, bringing in Lenglet and Barrios; PSG kept the same core XI, with Doué preferred over Barcola on the right wing.
Lineup consistency from both managers shows tactical trust: Luis Enrique kept faith with the same attacking trio despite the UCL loss, while Simeone adjusted in midfield to add more defensive cover against PSG’s press.
The implication is that both coaches have settled on their preferred cores for high-stakes matches.
Which teams are out of the World Cup 2026?
No team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup because qualifying has not yet begun for most confederations. The tournament will take place in June–July 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Only the three host nations — USA, Canada, Mexico — are automatically qualified (FIFA official site).
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Frequently asked questions
What formation did PSG use against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League?
PSG set up in a 4-3-3 with Donnarumma in goal; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and N. Mendes in defence; Vitinha, Neves, and Fabián Ruiz in midfield; and Doué, Ramos, and Kvaratskhelia up front (UEFA match report).
Who scored for Atlético Madrid against PSG in the Club World Cup?
Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez, and Rodrigo De Paul scored as Atlético Madrid won 3–1 on 15 June 2025 (FotMob match data).
Did Kylian Mbappé play for PSG against Atlético Madrid?
No. Mbappé left PSG for Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, so he was not part of either match against Atlético Madrid (PSG official squad history).
Where can I find official starting lineups for PSG vs Atlético Madrid?
UEFA.com provides the confirmed XI for the Champions League match, while FIFA.com and club websites list the Club World Cup lineup. FotMob and Transfermarkt also aggregate official data (UEFA, Transfermarkt).
How many times have PSG and Atlético Madrid met in history?
Twice, both in 2024–25: once in the UEFA Champions League and once in the FIFA Club World Cup. Atlético Madrid won both (Al Jazeera).
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