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Atlético de Madrid Edges Past Botafogo in FIFA Club World Cup Clash
Pasadena, United States – Atlético de Madrid secured a narrow victory against Botafogo in a group stage match of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Rose Bowl. The game, officiated by Mexican referee César Ramos Palazuelos, was marked by Atlético’s dominance in possession, holding onto the ball for 61% of the time.
The Madrid-based team generated a total of 23 shots, although only 5 were on target. Their persistent attacks resulted in 9 corner kicks. However, Botafogo’s solid defense frustrated many of their attempts. The Brazilian team, with 39% possession, looked for opportunities on the counter-attack, generating 7 shots, 3 of which tested the Atlético goalkeeper.
The breakthrough arrived late in the game. In the 87th minute, Antoine Griezmann, assisted by J. Alvarez, managed to break the deadlock and give Atlético de Madrid the victory. The match concluded with a yellow card for Gregore of Botafogo in the 90th minute. Atlético committed 11 fouls, while Botafogo committed 16.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 46 A. Griezmann came in and C. Gallagher went out., at minute 60 A. Correa came in and G. Simeone went out., at minute 65 Koke came in and R. de Paul went out., at minute 84 N. Molina came in and P. Barrios went out., at minute 84 S. Lino came in and A. Sorloth went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 59 Newton came in and Allan went out., at minute 65 Cuiabano came in and Alex Telles went out., at minute 65 A. Montoro came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 74 M. Ponte came in and Vitinho went out., at minute 74 S. Rodriguez came in and Artur went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
Titulares:
Botafogo
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