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Atlético Madrid bounced from Club World Cup despite 1-0 win over Botafogo on Griezmann’s late goal
- Atlético Madrid won 1-0 against Botafogo on June 23, 2025, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena but still exited the Club World Cup group stage.
- Atlético’s elimination followed an intense group involving PSG and Botafogo, with Atlético needing two goals to advance and benefiting from late Griezmann’s 87th-minute strike.
- Atlético dominated with 23 shots, five big chances, and a 3.03 expected goals tally but faced resilient Botafogo defense, praised by PSG’s Luis Enrique as the best his team faced all year.
- Coach Simeone commended Botafogo for their bravery and solid defensive efforts, noting that effective defense combined with strong offensive play naturally increases the likelihood of success.
- Botafogo advanced to the Round of 16 to face Group A winner in Philadelphia, showcasing Brazil’s strong football tradition despite Atlético’s exit and continuing the tournament’s competitive balance.
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Atletico win in vain as Botafogo advance at CWC
Brazilian side Botafogo booked their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup on Monday despite a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid which was not enough to prevent the Spaniards crashing out. Atletico, routed 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in their opening game of the tournament, went into the final round of Group B fixtures knowing they would likely need a big win to advance. With PSG defeating the Seattle Sounders 2-0 elsewhere in Group B, that task…
Diego Pablo Simeone and his footballers left the Hotel Conrad de Los Angeles yesterday even cariaconced and sullen in the face of the unexpected fiasco that has meant for them and for the club the elimination in the first phase of the Club World Cup. Atlético has added six points, the same as the PSG and the Botafogo, but the 4-0 fit before the champion of Europe has passed him bill when it comes to undoing the triple draw. “We have won the two …
At the Rose Bowl at noon, Atlético de Madrid beat Botafogo 1-0 but it wasn't enough to stay alive, despite tie points with the Brazilian team and the PSG.
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