Match Details
Fixture: Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group B
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Broadcast: DAZN (Free Worldwide), TNT (USA), Channel 5 (UK)
Group B Stakes: Qualification on the Line
Botafogo: Already qualified for the Round of 16 after stunning wins over Seattle Sounders (2–1) and PSG (1–0). A draw or even a narrow loss could still see them top the group.
Atlético Madrid: Must win by three or more goals and hope PSG fails to beat Seattle to advance. A tall order, but not impossible under Diego Simeone’s leadership.
Atlético Madrid – Match Preview
Recent Form
Beat Seattle Sounders 3–1
Lost to PSG 0–4
3 wins in last 4 matches overall
Key Players
Julián Álvarez – Scored vs Seattle, brings pace and pressing
Pablo Barrios – Midfield dynamo with a brace last match
Antoine Griezmann – Expected to return to the starting XI
Jan Oblak – Veteran goalkeeper, crucial in high-pressure matches
Tactical Outlook
Expect Atlético to press aggressively from the start. Simeone may deploy a 4-4-2 with Griezmann and Álvarez up top, supported by Barrios and De Paul in midfield. They’ll need to take risks and push numbers forward.
Botafogo – Match Preview
Recent Form
Beat PSG 1–0
Beat Seattle Sounders 2–1
5 straight wins across all competitions
3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
Key Players
Igor Jesus – 2 goals in 2 Club World Cup matches
Jefferson Savarino – Creative winger with pace and flair
Marlon Freitas & Gregore – Midfield engine room
Alexander Barboza – Defensive leader, key in PSG shutout
Tactical Outlook
Coach Renato Paiva will likely stick with a compact 4-3-3, emphasizing defensive shape and counter-attacks. With qualification secured, he may rotate slightly but will still aim to top the group.
Head-to-Head & Stats
First-ever meeting between Atlético Madrid and Botafogo
Atlético: 3 wins in last 5 matches
Botafogo: 5 wins in a row, including clean sheets vs PSG and Universidad de Chile
Atlético needs a 3+ goal win to have any chance of advancing
Atlético may win the match, but Botafogo’s defensive structure and momentum should be enough to see them through to the knockout stage.
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo – Club World Cup 2025
Streaming: DAZN – Free Worldwide Access
TV (USA): TNT, truTV
TV (UK): Channel 5
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
MATCH ODDS
Atletico Madrid – 135 Draw + 260 Botafogo + 400
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025
