Botafogo are looking to make it two wins out of two against European opposition. Atlético Madrid meantime won their sole previous meeting with a South American club, defeating Independiente of Argentina 2-1 on aggregate to win the Intercontinental Cup in 1974.
Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo preview
Drawn alongside two European juggernauts, few gave Botafogo a prayer of reaching the Club World Cup knockout stages, but will they continue to upset the odds this summer? In their tournament opener, O Glorioso battled to a 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders; Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus both bagging first half headers, before the withstood a late rally from the Rave Green.
While this was expected, Fogo's victory on Thursday was anything but, with Renato Paiva's team defeating newly-crowned European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Pasadena. The evening's only goal came just nine minutes before the interval, when Igor Jesus racing in-behind before remaining composed and slotting into the bottom corner. This, as well as referee Drew Fischer's final whistle, sparked wild celebrations from the Fogo players and supporters in LA, as they claimed an historic scalp, but they still have a job to do, not yet through, requiring a point here to be sure of progression.
As for Atlético Madrid, they simply must win in California. Los Colchoneros were steamrollered 4-0 by PSG in their curtain raiser; two of the goals coming late on, after Clément Lenglet had been sent off. Diego Simeone's side then got off the mark in mid-week, overcoming Seattle Sounders 3-1 at Lumen Field, with Pablo Barrios bagging a brace, while Axel Witsel headed home the other from close-range.
Despite this victory, los Rojiblancos remain third in Group B, below PSG due to head-to-head, and their -2 goal difference could prove costly. Assuming les Parisiens win in the Pacific Northwest simultaneously, Atleti must win this one, a pair of results that would see the top three all on six points, meaning goal difference or goals scored could come into play. So, can Botafogo get the result they need at the Rose Bowl, or will Atlético Madrid prevail, meaning abacuses would be required in LA?
Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Atlético Madrid team news
Given that Diego Simeone's side probably need to win this one by at least two, will he throw caution to the wind? Surprisingly, Antoine Griezmann was left on the bench at Lumen Field, so will the Frenchman return, or will in form Alexander Sørloth continue to partner Julián Alvarez?
At the back, Clément Lenglet can return, having served his one-match ban, with Pablo Barrios' brace against the Sounders surely set to see him keep his place.
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup vs Botafogo: (4-3-3): Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; Koke, De Paul, Giuliano, Barrios; Griezmann, Álvarez.
Atlético Madrid player to watch vs Botafogo
Julián Alvarez joined Atlético Madrid for a huge £82.5 million last summer, scoring 29 goals for the club to date, so could the Argentine fire them to victory against Brazilian champions?
Botafogo team news
Renato Paiva made just one change against PSG, defensive midfielder Allan coming in for striker Gonzalo Mastriani, set to deploy something similar here too.
Trio Jair Cunha, Cuiabano and Igor Jesus are all heading to Nottingham Forest after this tournament, if reports are to believed, so will they extend their Fogo careers by another game at least?
Botafogo predicted lineup vs Atlético Madrid: (4-3-3): John; Vitinho, Jair Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Allan, Freitas, Gregore; Artur, Savarino, Igor Jesus.
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Igor Jesus has scored the winner in both Club World Cup matches to date, bagging his 17th for Botafogo against PSG in Pasadena, so will the striker be the hero here too?
Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo prediction
The Brasileirão champions have been ultra-impressive at this Club World Cup, so we are backing Botafogo to bag the point they need at the Rose Bowl to not only progress, but do so as group winners, thereby almost certainly sending Atlético Madrid home: Atlético Madrid 1-1 Botafogo.
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How to watch Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: 5Action and DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: My5 and DAZN UK
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What is the date and kick-off time for Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo takes place on Monday 23 June 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).