At least nine teams have now been knocked out of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Atletico Madrid among the most high-profile exits.
The LaLiga side needed a significant goal swing in their final Group B match against Botafogo but managed only a narrow 1-0 win on Monday, courtesy of a late strike from Antoine Griezmann with just three minutes remaining.
Atletico finish the group stage with four points, having previously suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain before beating Seattle Sounders 3-1. It wasn’t enough to see them through, as Botafogo and PSG advanced to the knockout rounds.
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Seattle Sounders also exit the tournament following a 2-0 defeat to PSG in their final group game, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi sealing the win for the French side.
Other teams eliminated from the competition include: Al Ain, Wydad AC, Los Angeles FC, Auckland City, Pachuca, Ulsan HD, and Urawa Red Diamonds.