Matvey Safonov saved four of Flamengo's five penalties as Paris Saint-Germain beat the Copa Libertadores holders on spot-kicks to win the Intercontinental Cup, following a 1-1 draw in Qatar.

Playing at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Flamengo fought bravely but ended up defeated by PSG this Wednesday (17th). They fell behind, managed to equalize (1-1), and took the decision to extra time. The champion was only decided in the penalty shootout. And with Russian goalkeeper Safonov saving FOUR penalties.

There is confusion, debate, and curiosity around what this match actually represents — and how PSG could still claim a form of global supremacy despite another club officially holding soccer’s highest crown.

PSG will face Brazilian champions Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.Both sides will be searching for a prestigious world title that pits Europe’s finest against South

The French press agrees on a rare consensus: no surprises in PSG’s starting eleven. Le Parisien and L’Équipe both predict the exact same 4-3-3 formation, with Chevalier in goal, a defense of Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho and Mendes, a midfield trio of Ruiz, Vitinha and Neves, and an attacking line of Kvaratskhelia, Doué and Barcola.

We’ve got three PSG vs Flamengo predictions for the Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar on Wednesday, 17 December. Our betting expert expects both teams to score in an entertaining contest. The French side should get their hands on the trophy. Flamengo ...