Seattle Sounders come up short vs. Atlético Madrid in Club World Cup

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·19 de junio de 2025

Seattle Sounders come up short vs. Atlético Madrid in Club World Cup

By Ari Liljenwall

Seattle Sounders FC saw their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hopes dashed with a 3-1 defeat to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid at Lumen Field on Thursday.

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The Group B result all but mathematically eliminates the Rave Green from reaching the knockout rounds, having also dropped their group-stage opener vs. Brazilian side Botafogo, 2-1, last Sunday.

Atlético drew first blood in the 11th minute via midfielder Pablo Barrios, who finished off a transition opportunity by smashing a first-time shot off the crossbar and into the net. The LaLiga powerhouse doubled that advantage just after the second-half kickoff via a tally from Alex Witsel, who nodded home after Marcos Llorente rattled the woodwork.

Seattle got a brief lifeline via a 50th-minute goal from Albert Rusnák, but the hosts' comeback hopes were extinguished just five minutes later, as Barrios completed his brace with a cushioned finish from inside the penalty area.

Goals

11' - ATM - Pablo Barrios | WATCH
47' - ATM - Axel Witsel | WATCH
50' - SEA - Albert Rusnák | WATCH
55' - ATM - Pablo Barrios | WATCH

Three Things

THE BIG PICTURE: Much like against Botafogo, Seattle had some decent chances in attack, but a lack of clinical finishing and multiple defensive miscues proved decisive. The Rave Green can take pride in going toe-to-toe with one of the world's best clubs, something they'll look to do again when they face UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in their Group B finale on Monday.

¡Fue un honor poder jugar contra un gran club! Les deseamos todo lo mejor ❤️💚
– viernes, 20 de junio de 2025

MOMENT OF THE GAME: Atlético made an early statement of their quality with a fantastic strike from Barrios.

WHAT A GOAL BY PABLO BARRIOS! WOW 🤯💥👀 @Atletienglish are leading 1-0! Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld
– jueves, 19 de junio de 2025

MAN OF THE MATCH: With his opener setting the tone, and his second goal putting the match away, Barrios is the obvious pick.

Next Up

SEA: Monday, June 23 vs. Paris Saint-Germain | 3 pm ET (DAZN.com) | FIFA Club World Cup
ATM: Monday, June 23 vs. Botafogo | 3 pm ET (DAZN.com) | FIFA Club World Cup