Atlético Madrid Outclass Seattle Sounders 3–1 in Club World Cup Clash

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🗓️ Match Overview

Date & Time: June 19, 2025, 3 pm ET (12 pm PT) at Seattle’s Lumen Field 
Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Group B match

Date & Time

  • Kickoff: Friday, June 20, 2025 at Lumen Field

  • In the U.S.: 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT 

  • In Spain: 00:00 (midnight) on June 20 local time 

  • 📺 TV & Streaming Options

Global / English-Language:

  • DAZN is streaming all 63 matches of the expanded tournament for free, including this game 

    • Accessible on smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, desktop browsers.

    • No subscription fee required—just sign up for a free account.

U.S. Broadcasters:

  • TNT Sports (English coverage) carries 24 matches in the U.S. 

  • TelevisaUnivision (Spanish coverage) airs 18 matches, including this one, in Spanish 

Spain / Spanish fans:

  • Shown live free on Telecinco, available via traditional TV and the Telecinco app 

  • Also available via DAZN Spain, free with registration 

🌐 Where to Watch Online

  • DAZN.com / App – the primary global streaming platform

  • Telecinco App (Spain viewers) – free live stream available

  • As.com – offers live minute-by-minute coverage, lineups, and highlights

Bonus tip: If you're in a region where DAZN isn't officially available, you can often access it via a VPN. Many fans have reported success using a VPN to stream the tournament from supported countries .

📝 Quick Guide

PlatformRegionDetails
DAZNGlobalFree streaming of every match (free account needed)
TNT SportsU.S.English TV coverage for many matches
TelevisaUnivisionU.S. (Spanish)Spanish TV coverage
TelecincoSpainFree TV + app live stream
As.comSpain/globalLive text commentary & highlights

 What You Should Do

  1. Set up a DAZN account (free registration).

  2. Download DAZN app (or use browser) on your device.

  3. Open the app ~15 minutes before kickoff (~5:45 pm ET).

  4. Start streaming “Seattle Sounders vs Atlético Madrid” live.

  5. Extra: If in Spain, check Telecinco app or As.com for live coverage.

⚽ Group B Teams

  1. Paris Saint-Germain (France)

  2. Atlético Madrid (Spain)

  3. Botafogo (Brazil)

  4. Seattle Sounders (USA)

📊 Group B Standings (After 2 Matches)

TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
PSG211051+44
Botafogo21013303
Atlético Madrid210134-13
Seattle Sounders201125-31

(Updated as of June 20, 2025)

🧩 Group Dynamics

  • Seattle Sounders: With only 1 point from two matches (loss to Botafogo, draw with Atlético), their knockout hopes depend on beating PSG by at least 2 goals and hoping other results favor them.

  • Atlético Madrid: After losing 4–0 to PSG but beating Seattle 3–1, they have life again. They must beat Botafogo in their final game—ideally by a margin—to qualify.

  • Botafogo: Beat Seattle 2–1 but lost to PSG 1–0. Still in control of their fate: a draw or win vs Atlético may see them through.

  • PSG: Undefeated with one win and one draw. A draw vs Seattle likely guarantees top of the group.

🗓️ Final Matchday Fixtures (June 23, 2025)

  • Seattle Sounders vs. PSG

  • Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo

Both matches will determine the top two teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

Match Preview: Seattle Sounders vs Atlético Madrid

Date: June 19, 2025
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Result: Seattle Sounders 1–3 Atlético Madrid

This was a crucial Group B match for both teams. After opening-round losses, the game was seen as a “must-win” for each side to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

🏟️ Context Before the Match:

  • Seattle Sounders had narrowly lost to Botafogo (2–1) despite a spirited performance.

  • Atlético Madrid had been dismantled 4–0 by Paris Saint-Germain, putting their defensive line under scrutiny.

  • Pre-match odds (Opta) gave Atlético Madrid a 68.2% win probability, largely due to squad depth and experience at the international level.

📈 Key Stats & Team Comparison

StatSeattle SoundersAtlético Madrid
Possession43%57%
Total Shots716
Shots on Target28
Pass Accuracy82%89%
Tackles Won1114
Saves by Goalkeeper5 (Stefan Frei)1 (Jan Oblak)
Key Player PerformanceRusnák (1 goal)Barrios (2 goals)

Data reflects final match stats from official Club World Cup reports and post-match analytics.

🧠 Tactical Insights

🔵 Seattle Sounders:

  • Started cautiously with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

  • Tried to press high in the opening 15 minutes but struggled to contain Barrios and Llorente.

  • Rusnák’s goal in the 50th minute gave them hope, but defensive errors (especially in transition) cost them.

🔴 Atlético Madrid:

  • Diego Simeone made tactical adjustments from the PSG loss:

    • Reverted to a structured 4-4-2 with a fluid midfield triangle.

    • Pressed effectively in midfield, capitalizing on Seattle’s hesitation playing out from the back.

  • Pablo Barrios was the standout: his movement between lines caused constant problems.

🌟 Standout Players

  • ⭐ Pablo Barrios (Atlético):

    • Scored a brace (11’ and 55’)

    • Controlled tempo, intercepted passes, and linked play with forwards

    • Named Man of the Match

  • Albert Rusnák (Seattle):

    • Scored Seattle’s only goal after capitalizing on a mistake by Witsel

    • Provided some creativity in midfield despite limited service

🔮 Pre-Match Trends

  • Seattle had previously been unbeaten in 6 straight at Lumen Field until the loss to Botafogo.

  • Atlético were on a 3-match losing streak (across competitions) before this win.

  • Club World Cup History: Neither team had reached the knockout stage in previous formats.

Match Summary: Seattle Sounders 1–3 Atlético Madrid

Date: June 19, 2025
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup – Group B (Matchday 2)

🧵 Scoring Timeline:

  • 11’ – Pablo Barrios (Atlético Madrid)
    Atlético struck early with a composed finish from Barrios, who latched onto a low cross and rifled a shot off the underside of the crossbar and in.

  • 47’ – Axel Witsel (Atlético Madrid)
    The veteran midfielder doubled the lead just after halftime, reacting quickest to a rebound from Llorente’s strike that hit the woodwork.

  • 50’ – Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders)
    Seattle pulled one back when Rusnák capitalized on a defensive lapse by Witsel, finishing with a low drive past Jan Oblak to fire up the home crowd.

  • 55’ – Pablo Barrios (Atlético Madrid)
    Barrios secured his brace, finishing off a clean team move with a precise low shot inside the far post—putting the match out of reach.

📊 Final Score:

Seattle Sounders 1 – 3 Atlético Madrid

Player & Tactical Highlights

  • Pablo Barrios was instrumental, earning Man‑of‑the‑Match with his first career professional brace and standout midfield contributions 

  • Atlético displayed a more aggressive, high‑pressing approach compared to their lackluster debut . 

  • Seattle showed fight—Rusnák’s strike reflected resilience—but defensive lapses proved costly .

🤔 Implications

  • Seattle’s tournament hopes dim significantly: two losses mean they’ll need a major upset to reach knockouts.

  • Atlético breathe a sigh of relief with their first points, but group is tight—PSG and Botafogo also on 3 points. They’ll need a big win over Botafogo to secure qualification .

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