Griezmann's Late Strike Not Enough to Save Atletico at Club World Cup
A late goal by Antoine Griezmann secured a 1-0 victory for Atletico Madrid over Botafogo at the Club World Cup. Despite the win, Atletico didn't progress beyond the group stage due to goal differences. Paris St Germain and Botafogo advanced, with PSG leading the group standings.
Antoine Griezmann delivered a late winner for Atletico Madrid in a 1-0 triumph over Botafogo on Monday, though it wasn't enough to advance in the Club World Cup.
Paris St Germain secured the top spot in Group B after a 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders, tying with Botafogo and Atletico on six points but edging ahead on goal difference. Botafogo also reached the last 16, leaving Atletico and Seattle, who finished without a point, eliminated.
Despite needing just a draw to advance, Botafogo's Igor Jesus and Jefferson Savarino pressured Atletico's Jan Oblak into key saves, causing tension as Gregory's penalty appeal was overturned after a VAR review revealed an earlier foul in the buildup. The decision outraged Atletico's coach, Diego Simeone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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