Atletico Madrid is set to compete against Botafogo in the concluding group stage match of the Club World Cup, where they must secure a win to avoid an embarrassing exit from the tournament. A draw might suffice but would rely on Paris Saint-Germain losing to the Seattle Sounders simultaneously.
Even a slim victory may not ensure progression for the La Liga side, as their heavy defeat against PSG in the initial match could weigh heavily against them. To advance, they would need to beat Botafogo by three goals or more, which could prove a tough task based on Botafogo’s past performances in this tournament.
Botafogo has already made a splash in the Club World Cup, beating PSG at the Rose Bowl. Just a draw would be enough for them to secure the top spot in the group.
Viewing details
- Date: Monday, June 23
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: Atletico Madrid -133; Draw +250; Botafogo +360
Last encounter
This will be the first competitive matchup between these two clubs.
Projected lineups
Atletico Madrid: Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Axel Witsel, Robin Le Norman, Javi Galan, Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Pablo Barrios, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez
Botafogo: John Victor, Vitinho, Jair Cunha, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Allan, Artur Guimaraes, Marlon Freitas, Gregore, Jefferson Savarino, Igor Jesus
Player spotlight
Igor Jesus of Botafogo: The Brazilian forward’s performance has attracted attention from clubs, showcasing his strength, speed, and natural goal-scoring ability.
Storyline to monitor
How will Atletico Madrid’s defense measure up? Manager Diego Simeone has publicly expressed the need to enhance the backline and has been eyeing players like Cristian Romero of Tottenham.
Forecast
Botafogo appears capable of matching Europe’s elite, and the outcome of this match may continue that trend. PREDICTION: Atletico Madrid 1, Botafogo 1
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