When FIFA held its draw for the first expanded Club World Cup, Group B immediately sent permutation calculators into a tizzy. Tournaments like this always have one group that stands out for its difficulty and depth, and Paris Saint-Germain were drawn into it, a quartet perhaps best viewed from the perspective of its home participant.

European champions Paris St Germain arrived at the Club World Cup aiming to be crowned kings of the global game but defeat by Botafogo on Thursday showed the tournament will be a true test of their mettle and not just a celebratory lap of honour.

Paris Saint-Germain didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the European powerhouse beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 and advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16