In the third round of the 2025 Club World Cup Group B, Atletico Madrid defeated Botafogo 1-0 after Griezmann scored a goal in the second half, but still failed to advance to the round of 16. Diego Simeone said that they were frustrated that they could not advance to the next round, but they were still proud of the efforts made by the players.

In the 45th minute of the game, Alvarez was kicked by the opponent while trying to grab the ball in the penalty area. After the intervention of VAR, the referee confirmed that no penalty would be awarded.

In the 87th minute of the second half, Alvarez made a triangle pass from the penalty area, Griezmann received the ball and pushed the ball into the goal, helping Atletico Madrid take the lead 1-0.

In the end, Atletico Madrid defeated Botafogo 1-0. Although they had the same 6 points as Paris Saint-Germain, the first place in Group B, Atletico Madrid ranked third due to the disadvantage of goal difference and thus failed to advance to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said in an interview after the game, "We feel frustrated that we failed to advance. We got 6 points in the group stage, which is not bad, but we suffered a blow in the previous game against Paris Saint-Germain. Almost every penalty in that game was against us."

"We also had a chance to take the lead in the home game, but the referee reviewed the attacking process and didn't give the penalty that should have been awarded. This is the same situation again."

Diego Simeone said, "We are calm and know very well what the team needs to improve. This experience can help us grow. I am proud of the players' efforts. We have given our all. We won two of the three games, but unfortunately, we were still eliminated."

"I won't dwell on it and congratulate the opponent because they played well and showed pure courage. They defended as they should and only by doing so can they have a greater chance of success."