Spain's Atlético Madrid earned their first tournament victory with a 3-1 win against the Seattle Sounders in an early Friday morning match at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, during Matchday 2 of Group 2 in the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Match Highlights:

• First Half:

  • Atlético dominated early, with Pablo Barrios opening the scoring in the 11th minute with a stunning strike.

• Second Half:

  • Axel Witsel doubled the lead just after halftime (47').

  • Seattle briefly responded with Albert Rusnák pulling one back (50').

  • Barrios sealed the win with his second goal (55'), completing his brace.

Tournament Implications:

• Atlético moves to 3 points, sitting third in Group 2 on goal difference behind Botafogo (Brazil).

• Seattle Sounders exit the tournament with zero points, becoming the first team officially eliminated.

• Next Up: A crucial clash between Botafogo and group leaders Paris Saint-Germain later today.