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Yahoo
24-06-2025
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'Never seen anything like it' – Atletico Madrid star fumes at referee following Club World Cup exit
It's safe to say that Atletico Madrid have not been happy with the standard of refereeing during their matches at the Club World Cup. And those frustrations continued after their final group stage fixture, which saw a 1-0 victory over Botafogo. That result was not enough for Atleti to book their place in the knockout stages, as they needed to win by a three-goal margin to overhaul their Brazilian opponents in the Group B standings. But it was not possible, although it could have been had they been awarded at least one penalty in the first half. Advertisement On two separate occasions, Julian Alvarez appeared to be fouled inside the penalty area, but nothing was given. For the second one, it would have been a spot-kick had Alexander Sorloth not been called for a supposed foul in the build-up – and this was a decision that infuriated Atleti. Giuliano Simeone hits out at referee after non-penalty calls Diego Simeone refused to criticise referee Cesar Ramos for that call, but son Giuliano Simeone did not hold back when speaking to DAZN during the half time interval (via MD). 'I've never seen anything like it, to be honest. I think we should have been awarded two penalties. I didn't see them again, so maybe I'm wrong. I'd have to see them again. I think the decisions are not favouring us at all. In all the divided ones, we have to play against that.' Diego Simeone, Giuliano's father and manager, was tight-lipped on the refereeing performance in California (Image via Angel Colmenares/Diario AS) It's understandable that there is a lot of frustration at Atleti following their Club World Cup exit. Two victories would normally be enough to see a team through to the knockout stages, but on this occasion, it was not to be for Los Colchoneros, who will return home to Madrid imminently.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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Barrios scores twice, Atlético Madrid beats Seattle Sounders 3-1 in Club World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — Pablo Barrios scored twice and Atlético Madrid beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Thursday in the Club World Cup. Giuliano Simeone found Barrios at the top of the penalty box in transition to open the scoring in the 11th minute. Advertisement Madrid pushed to lead to 2-0 in the opening minutes of the second half as substitute Axel Witsel scored off an assist by Robin Le Normand in the 47th. Albert Rusnak got Seattle on the scoreboard in the 50th, but Barrios got hi second of the game in the 55th to restore Madrid's two-goal lead. Key Moment Atlético Madrid was initially awarded a penalty kick around the 35th minute, but it was overturned after video review determined that the foul occurred outside the box. Takeaways The Sounders need Paris Saint-Germain to lose against Botafogo later Thursday to have a chance to advance out of Group B. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
Washington Post
20-06-2025
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- Washington Post
Barrios scores twice, Atlético Madrid beats Seattle Sounders 3-1 in Club World Cup
SEATTLE — Pablo Barrios scored twice and Atlético Madrid beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Thursday in the Club World Cup. Giuliano Simeone found Barrios at the top of the penalty box in transition to open the scoring in the 11th minute. Madrid pushed to lead to 2-0 in the opening minutes of the second half as substitute Axel Witsel scored off an assist by Robin Le Normand in the 47th.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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Barrios double gets Atletico back on track
Pablo Barrios scored twice as Atletico Madrid beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 at Lumen Field on Thursday. (Pablo PORCIUNCULA) Pablo Barrios scored twice as Atletico Madrid bounced back from their Club World Cup opening defeat to Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday. Atletico were outclassed by PSG in a 4-0 loss at the Rose Bowl in Group B on Sunday but their quality was on full display in a convincing victory at Lumen Field. Advertisement Seattle were hoping to emulate Inter Miami's upset victory over European opposition earlier in the day but while the Florida side can call on Lionel Messi, the Sounders have more modest talents and were fortunate to escape a heavier loss. The Spanish side looked determined to put the game to bed as soon as possible and with some better finishing they might have done so. Norwegian Alexander Sorloth missed an early opening and then Julian Alvarez showed deft footwork to weave his way into the box but floated his shot wide of the post. But the breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Giuliano Simeone, son of Atletico coach Diego, burst down the right and crossed low to Barrios whose fierce strike crashed in off the underside of the bar. Advertisement Sorloth then wasted a great chance from close range, chesting down and blasting over the bar and he was denied by Stefan Frei when one-on-one with the Sounders keeper. It was one-way traffic but somehow Atletico only had the single goal to their name. They thought they had a penalty when Simeone was ruled to have been brought down in the box by Reed Baker-Whiting and the referee pointed to the spot but after being called to the monitor for a video review, he overturned his decision. At the other end, Baker-Whiting whistled a shot just wide on the stroke of half-time as Seattle began to show some of the spirit that they had shown in their narrow 2-1 loss to Botofogo in their opener. Advertisement Simeone brought on Belgian Axel Witsel at the break and the 36-year-old made an instant impact - Marcos Llorente's shot was tipped onto the underside of the bar and Robin Le Normand clipped the ball across the box for Witsel to nod in and make it 2-0. That looked to be game over but Seattle fought back with a smart shot on the turn in the box from Albert Rusnak. Five minutes later though Barrios added his second when a long throw reached him at the back of the box and he placed his shot with precision into the far corner. Alvarez saw a volley from edge of the box hit the top of the post and the glimmer of hope gave Seattle cause to fight hard in the latter stages. The Sounders will be eliminated from the tournament if PSG avoid defeat against Botofogo later on Thursday. sev/rcw
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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WATCH: Atletico Madrid strike early against Seattle Sounders as Pablo Barrios scores
Atletico Madrid are aiming to pick up their first points of the 2025 Club World Cup against Seattle Sounders, and they are on course to do so after taking an early lead over the MLS side. Diego Simeone's side were thrashed 4-0 by European champions Paris Saint-Germain in their opening match, so a bounce-back is needed against Seattle. And so far, they are set for victory after scoring in the 11th minute courtesy of midfielder Pablo Barrios. It's a wonderful finish from Barrios, who finds the back of the net via the crossbar after being played in by Giuliano Simeone. It's a goal that had been coming after a strong start from Atleti, who can now settle into proceedings with ease. Atleti must win this one if they are to give themselves a better chance of reaching the Club World Cup knockout stages, and so far, they are on course for the three points.
