On the 11th dayAfter losing to Betis in their worst form of the season, “Atletico” has reached the bottom. 10 point lead that Barca had which was flying until then, it seemed almost a final farewell to the title race.October and it seemed to be a farewell to La Liga…
has finished In the 17th round, Simeone’s team drew with Barca for the first timewhich has one more game and above Madrid.It is no coincidence that the winning streak reaches 6 in the league, but it reaches 11 in all competitions, this is why Atlético are relegated… You know, believe and believe.
1. A confirmed 4-4-2
Simeone hit the key, strengthening the core. The 5-3-2 of recent years is now a 4-4-2 with Barrios and De Paul running the engine room, blending in perfectly with the talent and legs.Having players like Giuliano on the wings gives more consistency to a team that seems to be forgetting three centre-backs.
Cholo Simeone analyzed the victory of “Atletico” against “Slovan” and the positive streak of results.
2. Sweet moment. From Julian
And Julián Alvarez appeared among them: in the Cup, in the Champions League, in the League. Atletico’s star signing has stepped up and after a few games out and about in the eleven, he has found the pace of a player of his caliberIt has 12 targets and can hit 30 for the first time in many years for the red and white team.
3. Griezmann, or as an eternal being
Because football is about partnership, Simeone saidThe formation of Julian and Griezmann has increased the level of attack of red and white. They understand each other perfectly, while 7 seems to be eternally young. Which made him add 11 goals and 6 assists and become the leader of the hungry group to win. Little Prince missed the fight for large crowns.
Julián Alvarez, the best football player of November
4. Protective security
None of the above will be valid without the defensive recovery that the team is showing. Barring a flurry of strikes like Sevilla’s, the best version of Cholismo has been found.Oblak is decisive and the team with the fewest goals scored, with 11 goals. Teams like Getafe hardly hurt him, and it’s common for him to hit the back of the net.
5. Correa and Sorloth, great replacements for a great wardrobe
They showed it once again against the Bordalash team there is a wardrobe. In this case, Molina and Sorlot scored the winning goal. Other times, Correa unblocked, and even Lino, the names of the authors of the decisive goals. Cholo changes work magic again and be determined.
6. He attracted players like Galan or Lenglet
The demanding schedule requires the maximum number of players to be logged in. In this case, everyone except Lemar. There are even players who never seemed to settle down and ended up being rookies like Lenglet and Galan.
Argentinian media analyzed the news of “Atletico” before the game against “Slovan”.
7. De Paul dominates the midfield
And De Paul appeared among them. With goals, assists and, first of all, in the end transferring to the club the leadership with the world champion Argentina. Even in difficult scenarios or stone cutting games, the 5 takes command and is the leader of the team, where Barrios’ youth has become his perfect connection. .
8. A team injury-free and physically flying
Despite the number of games, Atlético have managed to empty the hospital, despite the fact that other big names are bearing the brunt of the injury woes. The arrival of Luis Pinedo as head of fitness has raised the bar in this sense, but also in the freshness of the team’s legs, which exceeds ten goals in the last minutes. Health and flight with modern and personalized physical training.
9. Players with legs like Giuliano, Gallagher or Llorente
In today’s football, physicality is very important. How to have players with legs that can support the team and not be overpowered, as happened with Rochiblancos in recent seasons. In addition to playing well, you need the strength that the players like Gallagher, Giuliano, and Llorente. It is no coincidence that the leveling up coincides with the arrival of the first two, among others.
Giuliano was a ball boy at the Vicente Calderon when Cholo was already coaching the first team.
10. Dressing room, pineapple
With the Portuguese toxic clan that divided the dressing room, Atleti is a team again. You see it in training, in games and even on social media. Without further ado, Griezmann congratulated Sorlot after the goal against Getafe, and it’s common for the banter and encouragement of a team united to achieve big goals. “we before identity” Founder.
11. Always Simeon
None of the previous points of Atlético’s brutal improvement will be understood without Diego Pablo Simeone’s character. He is the great leader, the beacon of the team and the one who drives everyone to victory. No matter how much they look for replacements, his form is crucial and he remains strong to keep Atlético at the highest level in their history.