Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 23.06.2025

• Date and Time: Monday, June 23, 2025, 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California (USA)

Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo Preview and Team News

Atlético Madrid Team News

Despite investing heavily in the front line last Summer, Atlético Madrid may finish the term without a trophy. Diego Simeone’s team fell behind Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga, while being knocked out by their derby rivals in the Champions League. Considering the club splashed money on Alexander Sorloth and Julián Álvarez, it’s been a disappointing season.

On the other hand, the head coach has been forced to choose between keeping Antoine Griezmann or benching him, due to his age lowering his physical intensity. In the Club World Cup, Simeone’s squad were spanked 4-0 by UCL winners Paris Saint-Germain, outclassed by Luis Enrique’s men. 

Although Atlético defeated Seattle comfortably (3-1), it wasn’t good enough in the view of the fans. Le Normand has struggled to return to his old self after suffering a head injury, while “soft” defenders accompanying him have only aggravated the situation. 

Atlético Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Botafogo

Atlético Madrid Predicted lineup vs Botafogo (4-4-2): Oblak; Galán, Le Normand, Giménez, Llorente; Barrios, Koke, de Paul, Simeone; Álvarez, Sorloth

Botafogo Team News

Unlike Atlético Madrid, Botafogo started their Club World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-1 victory over Seattle. This was thanks to goals from Jesús and Jair. The match was rather peculiar because the team recorded few occasions, but it was sufficient to claim a lead by the end of the first half. 

Following their opening win, Botafogo caused a major upset by defeating Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a stunning result that sent shockwaves through the tournament. 

Igor Jesus scored the decisive goal ten minutes before halftime, capitalizing on a counter-attack that caught PSG’s defense off guard. The Brazilian side defended resolutely throughout the match, with goalkeeper John Victor making crucial saves to preserve their lead. 

This victory made Botafogo the first South American team to defeat a European side in the Club World Cup since Corinthians beat Chelsea in 2012, and it was Jesus’s second goal of the tournament following his strike against Seattle.

Botafogo Predicted lineup vs Atlético Madrid 

Botafogo lineup vs Atlético Madrid (4-2-3-1): John; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano; Jesus

Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo Prediction

• Prediction: Atlético Madrid to win
• Odds: 1.57 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Atlético Madrid 3-1 Botafogo 

Atlético Madrid may have had a difficult start, but PSG was also the only major opposition in their way. Though problems in the defence remain, it would be surprising to see them lose, considering the difference in individual quality. 

The South American club have deployed a vertical style of football which Atlético often struggle against. But Oblak’s imposing presence as a goalkeeper should be enough to prevent the English side from conceding more than one goal. However, Botafogo will probably target Le Normand as the weak link of the backline. 

Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo Betting Tip

• Pick: Sorloth to score
• Odds: 1.83

Sorloth has proven to be among Atlético’s best signings, answering the call-up whenever needed despite being regularly rotated. His physical profile in the penalty box, despite his technical limitations, makes him a must in Diego Simeone’s plans. 

He could be described as an ‘old school’ striker who used his strength to outclass defenders. With Botafogo lacking defensive certainty, Sorloth could free himself in the box and score.

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