Los Angeles, June 16 -- Recently crowned Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain opened their Club World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
The French side dominated the first half, and although Atletico improved slightly after the break, they created just one clear chance - which they missed - before PSG sealed the win in the closing minutes on sunday.
"We had the objective of making history this season, but this is a new chapter," PSG coach Luis Enrique said after the match.
Paris Saint-Germain was without Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola for the match, which kicked off under searing heat in a stadium with virtually no shade. Despite the absences, the European champi...