Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo

Washington, Jun 23 (PL) Botafogo of Brazil qualified today for the round of 16 of the Club World Cup, although they lost 0-1 to Atlético de Madrid on the field of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Under coach Renato Paiva, the Copa Libertadores champions were coming into the match with previous victories over Paris Saint-Germain (1-0) and Seattle Sounders (2-1), meaning that only a defeat by three or more goals would have kept them out of the next round.

Atletico, who had been thrashed 4-0 by PSG, failed to achieve the feat and left the competition prematurely, finishing third in Group B.

After a balanced first half, with a slight attacking superiority of the colchonero team in the final minutes, Antoine Griezmann sent the ball into the back of the net in the 87th minute, just to console his team.

In the other group match at Lumen Field, reigning Champions League champions PSG secured their place at the top of the group with a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders, thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi.