Barça's UCL exit sends Atletico to Club World Cup

Key Facts

• • Associated Press Apr 16, 2024, 06:03 PM ET REACTIONS Barcelona's exit from the Champions League on Tuesday sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year.
• Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, NWSL more (U.S.) Barcelona began play Tuesday trailing Atletico in the rankings to take the second Club World Cup entry from Spain and lost 4-1 to Paris Saint-Germain in the home leg of their quarterfinals.
• Atletico also were eliminated from the Champions League losing 4-2 at Borussia Dortmund, and 5-4 on aggregate, but their Club World Cup place is secure.
• Atletico are the 22nd team to qualify for the inaugural 32-team edition of the Club World Cup that will be played in cities across the U.S. from June 15-July 13 next year.

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