Preview for Seattle Sounders v Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid need to bounce again rapidly from their opening-match mauling by Paris Saint-Germain after they tackle the Seattle Sounders on the Membership World Cup tomorrow.
Diego Simeone’s males have been brushed apart 4-0 by the European champions on the Rose Bowl on Sunday with defender Clement Lenglet additionally sent-off for 2 yellow playing cards.
It was a dispiriting solution to begin the match and the conflict with the MLS aspect is a must-win, particularly with Botafogo to come back.
It received’t be easy with the Sounders enjoying in entrance of their residence followers however, on the plus aspect, the temperature is more likely to be cooler within the Pacific Northwest than it was on the weekend when the lunchtime kick-off in Los Angeles made situations troublesome.
“The robust defeat to PSG forces us to get good outcomes,” admitted Simeone. “The aim distinction is tough, 4 objectives is rather a lot. We’re targeted on the sport towards Seattle on the nineteenth. We knew that there could also be turbulence on the highway and there was.”
No Stop 👊 pic.twitter.com/cLQgsY8MGf
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) June 17, 2025
One man desirous to impress Simeone is the Sounders’ Obed Vargas who grew an Atletico fan after associating his underdog story in making an attempt to make it within the relative footballing backwater of Alaska to the Rojiblancos’ wrestle for supremacy with Spanish powerhouses Actual Madrid and Barcelona.
He informed the membership’s web site: “When all the opposite groups would see my Alaska crew [they’d think] ‘They’re trash, we’re gonna beat them.’ And I all the time had an underdog mentality, the place I used to be going to indicate these guys that we’re not that unhealthy. And even once I got here with the Academy, my teammates have been, like, ‘This guys from Alaska, what’s he doing right here?’ And I [wanted] to indicate these guys I [was] higher than them.
“Atletico Madrid, they’re underdogs, on a regular basis. And once I lived in Alaska, I began watching them, particularly within the 2014 Champions League last. And, I feel it correlates with my very own story.”
The 19-year-old midfielder is worked up to pit his wits towards the likes of World Cup winners Rodrigo de Paul, Julián Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann however insists he received’t doing them any favours.
He added: “It means every little thing. I don’t know what lineup they’re gonna put out, what gamers are gonna play, however simply enjoying towards them and seeing the jersey, the crest, enjoying towards them is gonna give me further motivation to offer my all.
“I can let you know one factor: I received’t be a fan every time we play them. I’m going to do as a lot as I can to beat them.
“I feel the benefits that we now have is we’re enjoying at residence, enjoying in Seattle, and we’re enjoying in our stadium. I feel we have to use that to gasoline us.
“It’s clear there’s totally different ranges to the sport, however we [need to] take this as a possibility to show individuals flawed, to compete, and to show it to ourselves greater than anybody else.”
Staff Information for Seattle Sounders v Atletico Madrid
The Sounders performed nicely towards Botafogo of their Group B opener however fell to a 2-1 defeat.
It’s unlikely coach Brian Schmetzer will divert too removed from the beginning XI that took on the Brazilians.
Simeone has extra depth in his squad and should shake issues up after their energy-sapping sport towards PSG.
Lenglet is suspended whereas Griezmann could also be rested after searching of types on Sunday. Jose Maria Gimenez is more likely to come into the again 4 with Alexander Sorloth forming a entrance two with Alvarez.
The vastly skilled Koke might additionally begin on the expense of Samuel Lino.
💭 MD2 at FIFA CWC. pic.twitter.com/TOGVHZBYde
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) June 17, 2025
Predicted line-ups for Seattle Sounders v Atletico Madrid
Seattle Sounders: Frei; Tolo, A Roldan, Kim, Ragen; C Roldan, Rusnak, Vargas; Ferreira, Musovski, Kent
Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan; De Paul, Koke, Simeone, Barrios; Alvarez, Sorloth
Tips on how to watch Seattle Sounders v Atletico Madrid: TV and on-line streams
Seattle Sounders versus Atlético Madrid kicks off at 11pm UK time tomorrow at Lumen Discipline. It may be watched on DAZN through your TV and streaming units.
It can be seen on the bet365 app.
Stats for Seattle Sounders v Atletico Madrid
- Atletico have by no means confronted an American aspect in a aggressive match earlier than
Prediction for Seattle Sounders v Atletico Madrid
In a must-win sport for each side, we fancy Atletico’s physicality to win out.
They have been poor towards PSG and Simeone could have them overrated and so they should spoil the social gathering in Seattle.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 0-2 Atlético Madrid
