FIFA Club World Cup: Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid Picks — Spanish Giants to Overpower MLS Rivals? (Jun 19)

A huge date in the diary for fans of the Seattle Sounders arrives on June 19, as the MLS club will come up against European powerhouse, Atletico Madrid.

Despite finishing third in last season’s La Liga, Diego Simeone’s side could be one of the nations that have a dark horse chance of winning the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.

The Sounders will need to bounce back to form quickly after losing their previous two matches before the start of the competition.

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Key Stats

• Seattle Sounders showcased their abilities against inter-confederation teams in 2022 when winning the CONCACAF Champions League.
• Atletico Madrid have been in consistent form, reaching the round of 16 in the 2024-25 Champions League.

Seattle Sounders Team News

Seattle will have a number of injury issues to address this week. Jordan Morris is a key player who is missing, while Yeimar Gomez and Paul Arriola are also out.

Possible Lineup

S. Frei (GK); A. Roldan, K. Kim, J. Bell, N. Tolo, O. Vargas, C. Roldan, R. Kent, A. Rusnak, P. Rothrock, J. Ferreira

Atletico Madrid Team News

Simeone will have no injury concerns ahead of this showdown against the Sounders. Juan Musso could be in line to start.

Possible Lineup

J. Musso (GK); N. Molina, J. Gimenez, C. Lenglet, T. Lemar, M. Llorente, R. De Paul, Koke, S. Lino, J. Alvarez, A. Griezmann

Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid Picks

The Seattle Sounders have experience against international clubs, but they have a limited winning history against teams from Europe.

That could be their downfall in Group B, with major clashes against PSG and Atletico Madrid to come.

Atletico appears to be the standout selection, and we could see the Spanish side winning by at least a two-goal margin on matchday two.