Botafogo played a match of grit and competence on this Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025, in the FIFA Club World Cup, even with the 1-0 defeat to Atlético de Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The result, although bitter, was enough to secure the Alvinegro's qualification for the round of 16 of the competition, finishing in second place in Group B, behind only PSG.

The duel was marked by balance and a lot of dispute in midfield, with Botafogo seeking to control possession and exploit counterattacks. The carioca team took to the field aware of the importance of the result to advance, but ended up suffering the decisive goal at 41 minutes of the second half, scored by Antoine Griezmann, after a failure in the defensive line.

Coach Renato Paiva pointed out that the team did not defend as well as he would have liked, especially in moments when the team advanced too early, becoming vulnerable near their own area. Despite this, the coach praised the players' commitment and the strength of Brazilian football, emphasizing the pride in representing the country in such an important tournament.

Botafogo's Next Challenges in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

In the next phase, Botafogo will face the first place of Group A, which will be defined after the games between Palmeiras, Inter Miami, Porto and Al-Ahly. The confrontation promises to be an even greater test for the Brazilian team, which has already demonstrated the ability to overcome European and North American opponents.