Atletico Madrid find themselves walking a tightrope heading into a do-or-die showdown with Botafogo, as the Spanish side clings to hopes of sneaking into the knockout rounds of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Botafogo has turned Group B on its head, sitting pretty at the top after a stunning 1-0 win over tournament favorites PSG. A draw here would be enough to keep them at the summit, something no one saw coming when the group was drawn.
Diego Simeone’s men, on the other hand, have their backs against the wall. They not only need to grab all three points against the Brazilians, but also have to cross their fingers that Seattle Sounders somehow throw a wrench in PSG’s plans. With a lopsided goal difference working against them, Atleti need more than just a win—they need a little chaos elsewhere.
Botafogo, meanwhile, has made it crystal clear they didn’t come to make up the numbers. Their takedown of a star-studded PSG side sent a message, and they’ll be licking their chops at the chance to finish group play unbeaten. Atleti must throw the kitchen sink at this one if they want to keep their campaign alive—there’s no room left for caution.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo: Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: None
Live stream: DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be shown live on DAZN.
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Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo start time
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT
Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Monday, June 23, from the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California.
Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo predicted lineups, team news
Simeone looks set to keep changes to a minimum for Atletico Madrid’s final group outing, but the big guns are likely to return. Antoine Griezmann is expected to be reinserted into the frontline alongside Julian Alvarez, pushing impact substitute Alexander Sorloth back to his familiar role on the bench.
Pablo Barrios, fresh off a two-goal showing against Seattle, has likely done enough to hold off the midfield competition—namely Conor Gallagher and the rest of the engine room hopefuls.
At the back, even with Clement Lenglet available again after serving a one-match suspension for his red card against PSG, the central pairing of Jose Gimenez and Robin Le Normand may get the nod once more.
Atletico Madrid predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan — Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Barrios — Griezmann, Alvarez.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None
Botafogo boss Renato Paiva seems unlikely to tinker with a winning recipe, having swapped out Gonzalo Mastriani for the nimble-footed Igor Jesus in their last outing—a move that paid off handsomely.
Jesus, who’s been catching the eye of Nottingham Forest scouts, looks set to lead the line again, flanked by the tricky Jefferson Savarino and the industrious Artur. Paiva isn’t short on firepower either, with recent recruits Arthur Cabral and Joaquin Correa waiting in the wings if called upon.
Another Forest-linked name, Cuiabano, shook off a nagging back issue to come off the bench and make an impression against PSG. Now back in the groove, the pacey left-winger could be thrust into the starting spotlight. In the middle of the park, the Alvinegro will likely lean on their tried-and-true trio—Marlon Freitas, Allan, and Gregore.
Botafogo predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): John (GK) — Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles — Gregore, Allan, Freitas — Artur, Jesus, Savarino.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Monday, June 23
- Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo (3:00 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders FC vs. PSG (3:00 p.m.)
- FC Porto vs. Al Ahly (9:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami CF vs. Palmeiras (9:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 24
- Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors (3:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m.)
- Esperance vs. Chelsea (9:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. Flamengo (9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 25
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD (3:00 p.m.)
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense (3:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. River Plate (9:00 p.m.)
- Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey (9:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 26
- Juventus vs. Man City (3:00 p.m.)
- Wydad AC vs. Al Ain (3:00 p.m.)
- Al Hilal vs. Pahuca (9:00 p.m.)
- RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid (9:00 p.m.)
