Overview
Entering the final match of the group stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Atletico Madrid's position is still unclear but they have the right to decide.
Atletico Madrid have returned after being crushed by PSG with 4 goals to easily overcome Seattle Sounders. Diego Simeone's side won 3-0 with a brace from Pablo Barrios and a goal from Axel Witsel.
The Madrid capital team has scored at least 3 goals in 6 of the last 10 matches and enjoyed them all. In the remaining 4 matches, they were unable to score and lost 3 of them.
With one remaining match in Group B, third-placed Atletico has the same number of points as PSG and is 3 points behind Botafogo. This is likely to make the final match very complicated.
In case PSG beat Seattle as expected, Simeone's team will have to beat Botafogo by at least 3 goals to get ahead thanks to the head-to-head goal difference.
If all three teams have 6 points, Atletico's 0-4 defeat to PSG will put them at a disadvantage. Obviously, Atletico Madrid will face great pressure.
Botafogo just won a resounding victory over the reigning Champions League champions PSG. After taking the lead thanks to Igor Jesus, the Brazilian team defended proactively to ensure a historic 1-0 victory in Pasadena.
This is the first victory of a South American team against European opponents at the FIFA Club World Cup since 2012, when Corinthians defeated Chelsea in the final.
praised by coach Luis Enrique for his organized approach, Botafogo only controlled the ball 26%. However, their fighting spirit was impressive, winning their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions.
While regaining form at the right time, Botafogo have won 10 of their last 13 matches since the end of April. And another point will ensure them a ticket to the next round.
However, if they lose heavily to Atletico Madrid, they could still be eliminated. In general, the situation of this group is still very complicated.
Personnel situation
Simeone may not make many changes in the final match of the group stage of Atletico Madrid. However, Antoine Griezmann may return alongside Julian Alvarez.
Pablo Barrios is expected to compete for a starting spot with Conor Gallagher and other players to appear in midfield. Although Clement Lenglet has returned from suspension, Jose Gimenez and Robin Le Normand can continue to be trusted.
On the other side of the front line, Botafogo striker Igor Jesus is likely to keep his starting position after shining against PSG.
left winger Cuiabano has recovered from a back injury and came off the bench against PSG. Therefore, he will compete to play from the start.
Expected lineup:
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan, Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Barrios, Griezmann, Alvarez.
Botafogo: John, Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles, Gregore, Allan, Freitas, Artur, Jesus, Savarino.
The match between Atletico Madrid and Botafogo takes place at 2:00 am on June 24 (Vietnam time).
