This Monday, at the historic Rose Bowl in California, Atlético de Madrid and Botafogo will play a crucial match for both teams' aspirations in the 2025 Club World Cup. At stake is not only the possibility of advancing to the next phase, but also the definition of positions in a very competitive Group B.

Atletico wants to secure qualification

After a hard initial blow after losing 4-0 to PSG, the Colchoneros managed to recover with a convincing 3-1 victory over Seattle Sounders, which allowed them to regain confidence and keep alive the illusion of advancing to the round of 16.

The team coached by Diego Simeone, which has a strong Argentine presence in its squad, knows that it needs a comprehensive victory to avoid depending on other results. To secure qualification without depending on what PSG does, Atlético must win by a difference of two goals or more. If they fail to do so, they will have to hope that the Parisians do not obtain a favorable result, given that both teams are equal on points.

In addition, the Madrid team keeps intact its chances of taking first place in the group, provided that it manages to beat both Botafogo and PSG by a greater margin of goals.

Botafogo close to the round of 16

Botafogo is in a great moment, after beating the reigning Champions League champions, PSG, 1-0, in a match that showed their growth and character. With two wins under their belts, the Brazilians are very close to sealing their passage to the next round.

A draw against Atlético Madrid would assure them first place in the group and practically direct qualification to the round of 16. However, a defeat could complicate their chances, especially if they lose by two goals or more and PSG wins their match. A narrow one-goal defeat would allow them to advance, although they could lose top spot in the group to the French.

Fogão, recent champions of the Copa Libertadores, arrive with high motivation and the intention of consolidating their position as one of the strongest teams in the world competition.

Tension filled match With a lot at stake

With a place in the round of 16 within reach for both teams, the tension and expectation will be high in California. Atlético Madrid will be looking to take advantage of their experienced squad and their need to recover to win, while Botafogo will try to reaffirm their great performance and close their qualification with authority.

The match promises to be an intense tactical duel, where every detail could make the difference and define the future of both clubs in the most prestigious club competition in the world.