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·20 de junio de 2025
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·20 de junio de 2025
Two valid challenges for the World Cup for Club Group B were played last night: Seattle and Atletico Madrid first, followed by PSG and Botafogo.
Here is the current ranking in the respective groups.
After the heavy defeat in the debut against PSG, Atletico Madrid is back on its feet. In Seattle, the colchoneros beat the Sounders 3-1, a team that appeared clearly inferior. With this victory, Simeone's team remains in the running for the round of 16 and will play everything against Botafogo.
The match showed a clear technical and tactical gap from the start. Atletico dominated thanks to an inspired Barrios and a Seattle with few references, especially in defense. Musovski was canceled, while the Spaniards exploited the sides and controlled the rhythm with authority.
In the second half, Witsel signed the 2-0 before Rusnak's temporary 1-2, but Barrios immediately restored the distance. Seattle tried to react, but without real danger. Now the Spaniards are preparing for the direct clash with Botafogo, while for the Sounders there is the fearsome PSG.
In the match between the European and South American champions, Botafogo made the blow. To everyone's surprise, the Brazilians beat PSG 1-0 thanks to a goal from Igor Jesus at 36'. A victory without spectacle but built with organization, cynicism, and defensive spirit.
Luis Enrique changes several men after the large success over Atletico, but the rotation does not pay off. PSG holds possession, but struggles to become truly dangerous, with Kvaratskhelia isolated and Ramos absent. Botafogo, ordered and aggressive, limits the opponent's sources of play and strikes on the counterattack.
In the second half, the Spanish coach tries to correct by inserting the holders, but the maneuver remains confused. The Brazilians resist with compactness and manage the advantage until the end. Now PSG will have to beat Seattle to avoid a sensational elimination in the group stage.
1. Botafogo 6 points
2. PSG 3 points
3. Atletico 3 points
4. Seattle 0 points
PSG passes if it wins against Seattle and Botafogo wins or draws against Atletico; Atletico wins with a maximum 2-goal difference. It would be eliminated only if Atletico wins with a 3+ goal difference and PSG wins with a small margin or draws.
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