Barrios (2) and Witzel scored for the Spaniards, while Rusnák scored for the Americans
Atlético de Madrid beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Thursday (19/6) in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage at Lumen Field in Seattle. Barrios (2) and Witzel scored for the Spaniards, while Rusnák scored for the Americans.
In this way, the Colchoneros moved up to three points and moved up to third place, with the same score as Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo, who remain ahead on goal difference. The home team, on the other hand, is in last place, without any points.
The Spanish team opened the scoring ten minutes into the first half. Giuliano Simeone received the ball on the right, entered the area and passed it to Pablo Barrios, who finished first time. Before hitting the net, the ball hit the crossbar.
One minute into the second half, Atlético extended their lead. Llorente unleashed a shot from outside the area, the ball hit the crossbar and remained alive in the area. Le Normand grabbed the rebound and set it up for Witzel, who headed it into the goal.
Soon after, in the fifth minute, Le Normand mishandled the ball and it fell to Rusnák. The midfielder finished with his right foot to reduce the deficit for the North American team. Barrios scored again in the ninth minute. After a throw-in in the area, the defense was unable to clear it and the ball fell to the number 8 at the far post. He finished with skill with his right foot and ran for the hug.
The two teams return to the field on Monday, for the third and final round of the group stage. Atlético de Madrid will face Botafogo at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The Seattle Sounders, in turn, will face PSG, again at Lumen Field. Both games take place at 10 pm (Brasília time).
