The Seattle Sounders aim for their inaugural victory in the FIFA Club World Cup as they face Brazil's Botafogo in their opening match. Ryan Kent stresses the need for a strong start, likening each match to a final. With tough matches against Atlético Madrid and PSG ahead, both teams recognize the critical nature of their opening game. Botafogo, who had a solid Serie A season but faced some struggles recently, is focusing on not underestimating Seattle and gaining confidence from their first match.
"It's a tournament with all the best teams around the world, so it's quite exciting," said Sounders winger Ryan Kent, who joined the team in March. "If you ever want to win trophies, you have to approach every game like it's a final."
"We can't just think about PSG or Atletico de Madrid and forget about Seattle," captain Marlon Freitas told Fifa. "They're dreaming, just like us. The first game is the one when you start to gain confidence."
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