Atletico Madrid v Botafogo: lineup, statistics, preview
Atletico Madrid may need to defeat Group B leader Botafogo with at least three goals in Match Day 3 to advance to the final 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Following a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Atleti got back on track on Thursday with a 3-1 victory against the Seattle Sounders fourth-placed team.
“We played a great game over Seattle, but the other results didn’t like us,” said striker Julian Alvarez, who refers to PSG’s surprise defeat to the Brazilian club.
“We have to score a few goals…it’s up to us, we’re going to play a great game, try to get the chance to get pretty much everything right and score the goals we need.
“We know it’s not easy, but we’re confident in it. Our team is preparing in the best possible way. We ask to trust us and support us.
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Botafogo felt that Champions League winner PSG showed the lack of humility that contributed to the downfall of match 2.
“We’re not afraid of anyone,” said center back Alexander Barboza after California’s Rose Bowl victory.
“It was a very difficult game – we knew it would be. They have very high quality players, but so did Botafogo. We’re a humble team that gives everything on the field with determination.
“We ran for 95, 96 minutes. We don’t know how long the game lasted. But now we’re just happy. The words are humble – that was the key.
“Everyone ran in the opposite direction, forward, sideways, stayed with him, not giving space to the opposition.”
Atletico Madrid v Botafogo Team News
The Centre-Back Clement Lenglet returned from the Atleti suspension and managed to replace Jose Maria Guimenez, who was injured in Seattle and missed training.
Coach Diego Simeone has decided to launch an attack between Antoine Griezmann, who was dropped on Matchday 2 – Alexander Sorlos.
Botafogo spent more than £19 million during the special transfer window for the Club World Cup team, transferring goalkeeper Christian Roa, defender Caio Fernando, midfielders Alvaro Montro, Arthur Cabral and Joaquin Correa.
Winger Matthews Martins is back to full fitness following a left thigh injury.
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The lineup that is expected to be Atletico Madrid v Botafogo
Atletico Madrid starts XI: oblak; Laurent, Norman, Gimen, Garan. Paul, Cola, Simeone, Barrios. Alvarez, Sorlos
Botafogo starts XI: John; Vitina, Gea, Ricardo, Teles. Arthur, Freitas, Gregor, Sabarino. Jesus, the cross
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