Ousmane Dembélé is not in PSG's lineup for Club World Cup opener against Atlético Madrid

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé was not in the starting lineup for the Champions League winners' opening match in the Club World Cup against Atlético Madrid.
Dembélé also wasn't listed among the substitutes Sunday at the Rose Bowl for PSG's first match since trouncing Inter Milan 5-0 two weeks ago to win its first Champions League title.
The 28-year-old Dembélé is a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or after his outstanding season for PSG, but he reportedly injured his left quadriceps while playing for France against Spain on June 6.
Dembélé produced 33 goals and 15 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for PSG's treble winners this season.

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