Northwest Sports Update Sounders face toughest test of Club World Cup, key Mariners bat nears return, Bells hit rubber match in Edmonton and more

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The Seattle Sounders face Atletico Madrid today in a crucial FIFA Club World Cup match after a prior loss. Coach Brian Schmetzer acknowledges the Sounders are significant underdogs against the 11-time Spanish champions. Both teams need a win to advance, with the match kicking off at 3:00 PM from Lumen Field.

The Seattle Sounders face Atletico Madrid today in a pivotal FIFA Club World Cup match after losing to Botafogo. Coach Brian Schmetzer admits his team enters as significant underdogs against the 11-time Spanish champions, who hold a world ranking of 15th compared to Seattle's 223rd. Atletico, on the other hand, is also desperate for a win after a heavy 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. This match is historic as it marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM at Lumen Field, with both teams needing a victory to stay alive in the tournament. The Sounders hope to regain their footing and secure a chance to advance to the Round of 16. The stakes are high for both squads in this international competition. Fans eagerly anticipate how the underdog Sounders will perform against their formidable opponent.

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