The mission was undoubtedly too complicated. Despite the goal of Antoine Griezmann and his deserved victory against Brazilians from Botafogo, this Monday, June 23 on the 3rd and last day of the World Cup of clubs, the Atlético de Madrid is eliminated from the tournament. The fault of an entry in the running completely failed against PSG (0-4).
In the end the Spanish finished with two successes, six points, but third in their hen behind the Parisians and Botafogo – PSG winner during the 2nd day (0-1) – unlike goals.
In the pink Bowl de Pasadena, in the suburbs of Los Angeles, two-thirds empty but with the presence of rapper Snoop Dogg who wears the Botafogo jersey, it is the Brazilians, surprise leaders of this group B before the day, are created the first big opportunities of the match-including an an-one saved in extremis by Jan Oblak Jefferson Savarino (10th).
But it is Atletico that dominates the debates during the first period. Julian Alvarez falls three times in the area, at least one of the three situations could have deserved a penalty, but the central referee and the Var – after long palaver – will decide otherwise. Spanish domination remains sterile.
Griezmann first replacing
As in the Colchoneros’ victory over Seattle (3-1) in the previous match, Antoine Griezmann at the start of the game from the bench. But after the break, Diego Simeone decides to launch French in place of Conor Gallagher. A wise choice. The number 7 Madrid brings her Vista, her mink of the game.
If they dominate, the Spaniards are exposed to opposing counters and it takes all the talent of Oblak (66th) to save his own again. Finally Atletico finds the fault thanks to the inevitable Grizou.
After riding on the post (60th) then twice against the porter (68th and 83rd), Griezmann, all alone at the second post, brand in force with the left foot (1-0, 87th). If he offers victory to his club, he cannot prevent elimination. Botafogo is the first club to bow during this tournament. A defeat without consequence even if it leaves first place at PSG.
“We knew we were playing against a big team, we had to defend well, we are qualified, it’s essential,” appreciates Renato Paiva the Botafogo coach at the Dazn microphone. I think Brazil is a huge football country that produces good coaches and many talented players. We are very proud to represent our country. I’m going to have a good glass of wine and then we will prepare the next game. »»
By beating Botafogo, Madrid deprives the Brazilians of first place which returns to Paris, winner of Seattle on Monday.
