The Sounders and Atlético Madrid are worlds apart geographically and in stature in the global soccer scene. An obvious throughline displayed on the fresh Lumen Field grass Thursday is the tenacious nature of the players.

Follow live coverage of the Club World Cup as MLS representatives Seattle Sounders take on Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in Seattle

Pablo Barrios scored a pair of goals for European powerhouse Atlético Madrid in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the second match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon.