Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made headlines by scoring for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a thrilling match against Flamengo. This showdown took place during the 2025 Intercontinental Football Cup final, where the champions of various confederations faced off.
Match Overview
The final featured PSG, coming off a successful season, and Flamengo, who clinched the Copa Libertadores title in late November. Flamengo advanced to the final after defeating Pyramids FC from Egypt in the semi-finals.
Details of the Final
- Date: Scheduled for 2025
- Time: 6 PM Paris time (8 PM local time in Qatar)
- Venue: Ahmad Ben Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar
- Broadcast: M6 and BeIn Sports
Team Line-ups
The match saw strategic formations from both teams:
- Paris Saint-Germain:
- Goalkeeper: Safonov
- Defense: Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos (captain), Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Midfield: Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz
- Attack: Lee, Doué, Kvaratskhelia
- Flamengo:
- Goalkeeper: Rossi
- Defense: Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Ortiz, Varela
- Midfield: Jorginho, Erick Pulgar, De Arrascaeta
- Attack: Carrascal, Plata, Bruno Henrique (captain)
Coaching and Officiating
The teams were led by:
- PSG: Luis Enrique
- Flamengo: Filipe Luis
The match was officiated by American referee Ismail Elfath, ensuring a fair contest between these two football giants.
This final marked a significant moment for PSG, as it was their first appearance in this prestigious event, representing French football on a global stage.
