Despite losing 1-0 to Atletico Madrid, Botafogo secured their spot in the Club World Cup round of 16 at their expense.

For a large portion of the match, Atletico battled to overcome a determined Brazilian team since they knew they needed to win by a margin of at least three goals to qualify.

In an attempt to inject some magic into his team’s assault after a first half of little opportunities, Atletico boss Diego Simeone decided to bring in veteran striker Antoine Griezmann for the second half.

The Frenchman got in down the left and almost made an instant effect, but he blasted from a tight angle against the post.

Alexander Sorloth, who entered the match with the highest xG of any player in the competition, missed a spectacular six-yard attempt.

Griezmann’s last-minute shot from inside the box gave Atletico the net, but it was too little, too late. Simeone’s team is eliminated, and Botafogo will face the Group A winners in the round of 16.