He Atlético de Madrid has been eliminated from Club World Cup 2025 to the first change. The rojiblanco team was obliged to win by three or more goals to Botofogo –Menon of the Libertadores and the Basileirao– provided that the PSG did its duties against Seattle Sounders. The Parisians won, so those of Simeone are in third position of the classification of Group B, unable to beat the Brazilians.
Atlético was against the ropes after falling 4-0 on the first day and the surprising victory of Botafogo against the PSG. Only a win saved them, in case of Luis Enrique would add three against the Sounders. Otherwise, it served a victory or even a draw to certify their presence in the round of 16. But on this occasion, logic was imposed and the European champion won the Americans.
The Machada team had left to win from three to Botofogo, a team that has shown that it has not come to this Club World Cup to walk. After achieving the Copa Libertadores and winning their league a few months ago, they were one of the coconuts that threatened European clubs. And they have fulfilled the expectations in a big way.
His surprise victory against the PSG, together with his triumph on the first day against Seattle, gave them practically the classification. In case of triple tie between them, the Parisians and Atlético, had to fall beaten by three goals so as not to get into the next phase. Something that did not happen. In addition, they would be first of the group if they managed to add against Atlético.
The PSG, group champion
The group is with the PSG in first position, after their victory against Seattle Sounders and the victory of the athetic, which allows them to qualify for the round of 16 with six points, where the second of group A will be measured, which includes Palmeiras, Inter de Miami, Porto and the Ahly. The champion of that group will face Botafogo, who accesses the round of 16 as a group, with six other points, but with the worst difference than the French.
There are, therefore, eliminated Atlético de Madrid and Seattle Sounders. Those of Simeone have added six points, but the goal difference after falling by 0-4 in the first match against the Parisians has condemned them to turn to Madrid long earlier than expected. With three losses in three games, the Seattle Sounders, Concachampions champions in 2022, who have not been able to add in this group B in which the classification closed in the Club World Cup.
This is the classification of the Atlético group
- PSG (France) – 6 points
- Botafogo (Brazil) – 6 Puntas
- Atlético de Madrid (Spain) – 6 points
- Seattle Sounders (United States) – 0 points
