A late strike from Antoine Griezmann handed Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Botafogo on Monday but the victory could not save the LaLiga side from a group stage exit at the Club World Cup.

Griezmann, who ended an 18-game scoring drought in Pasadena, knows the fix won't come from blaming officials. "It takes work," he said. "It's a problem that's deeper, within the team.

French striker Antoine Griezmann hit a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid thrashed Sevilla 5-2 on Sunday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona back to seven points.