Diego Simeone’s side were roundly beaten in their opening tie, falling 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain under the beating California sun as Clement Lenglet was sent off late in the second half.
It was a dismal outing for the Rojiblancos, who mustered just one shot on target in the tie and now face a race against time to reverse their fortunes and progress to the tournament’s knockout stages.
Seattle, too, were slow off the mark, though, beaten out by Botafogo in their own backyard. They fell 2-1 on the day, Cristian Roldan scoring their late consolation.
The first MLS side to have reached the Club World Cup, making a first appearance in 2022, they are carrying the flag for American club football, but could be facing elimination if they cannot muster a strong result against Atletico.
How to watch Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live.
Live stream: Viewers can also watch the action live online via channel5.com and the DAZN website. Coverage starts at 10pm BST ahead of an 11pm kick-off.
DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup. No subscription is required to watch the game, with the entire tournament available to their ‘Freemium’ members, which means you only need to sign up for a free DAZN account.
Live blog: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport’s live blog.
