US EditionClub World Cup: Why Atletico Madrid Got Knocked Out From Tournament - Diego Simeone
- Atletico Madrid was eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup after finishing third in Group B despite a 1-0 win over Botafogo on June 23, 2025, in Pasadena, California.
- The early 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the group opener and finishing level on six points with Botafogo and PSG but behind on goal difference caused Atletico's exit from the group of death.
- Coach Diego Simeone acknowledged his team's strong efforts but attributed their failure to reach the round of 16 largely to unfavorable refereeing decisions, also highlighting the challenge of competing in a group that included the Champions League and Libertadores champions.
- Antoine Griezmann scored the decisive late goal against Botafogo, while VAR overturned a penalty decision in Atletico’s favor during the match, highlighting mixed officiating experiences.
- Atletico’s elimination adds scrutiny to their recent performances, marking a disappointing early tournament exit despite winning two out of three matches and signaling challenges ahead for rebuilding.
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The Champions League winner from Paris and a surprise team from Brazil are in the eighth final of the club's World Cup. Lionel Messi with Inter Miami is also allowed to continue playing. For a European football heavyweight, the tournament has already finished in the USA.
Soccer-Botafogo deserve respect for progressing from 'group of death', says Freitas
PASADENA (Reuters) -Botafogo have defied their critics by making it to the Club World Cup last 16, captain Marlon Freitas said, even after his side lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid and finished second in Group B on Monday. Read full story
The Atlético could not complete the feat of winning the attractive Botafogo by three goals of advantage and said goodbye to the Club World Cup, a competition in which leadership, technical body and players had put a lot of focus since the beginning of the course. The Atlético is leaving with two victories and the same points as PSG and Botafogo, but penalized in the triple draw for the four goals endorsed by the PSG on the first day. Of those mu…
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