The opponents have picked up the pace and will show some great football.
Beat Barcelona
The Catalans have long held the lead in La Liga. The team got off to a fast start under Flick’s leadership – and none of the competitors could maintain that pace. Atlético, like Real Madrid, took time to integrate the newcomers into the starting lineup. At the same time, when the teamwork problem was solved, the “blue garnets” themselves began to decline.
“Mattress”, starting in October, won 15 consecutive victories in all tournaments. Eight of them were in the league, thanks to which they found themselves at the top of the standings. Recently, the winning streak was interrupted by an away match against Leganes (0:1), but this does not spoil the situation much. Atlético are still on fire and are only two points behind Los Blancos – and even Champions League the team is almost safe.
The attack group is ok
In the summer, the “mattress guys” mainly occupied the attacking line. The Norman has been acquired in the center of defense, while in addition to Griezmann, Julián Alvarez, Alexandre Sørloth and Conor Gallagher are now tasked with finishing. All three were acquired for the starting lineup, and it took them time to adjust.
But now everyone understands their functions perfectly. The team’s main scorer in La Liga is Sørloth. The Norwegian is a standard striker who excels in fighting for the ball and is a good finisher. He has eight goals. But next to him, Griezmann and Alvarez make the difference – seven and six goals respectively. Simply put, there are two newcomers in the top 3 “mattress players” scorers. At the same time, in Champions League The Argentine and the Frenchman stand out: they have already scored four times.
Important moment for Simeone
An Argentine manager has been managing the mattresses for 13 years. It is a huge period. Under Diego, Atlético has regained its status as a top club and has become the most stable competitor of Barça and Real Madrid. And despite the fact that it is impossible to fight against these giants, I was able to win two titles. Also has several high-profile seasons in Champions Leaguevictory in the Spanish Cup and Super Cup, victory in LE and the Super Bowl UEFA. Of course, his salary is questionable: the Argentine is considered the highest paid coach. It is unfair with Guardiola, the guarantor of trophies, and Klopp, the Spaniard’s main rival, in the background. But the stability that Simeone has given to the “mattress manufacturers” is worth a lot. Diego’s contract expires in the summer of 2027, which raises the question of whether it is worth renewing. The coming seasons will be decisive. It is hard to work in the shadow of Barça and Real Madrid. Even monsters like Klopp and Pep have not worked so long on a single project. And after their departure, they needed a restart. The Argentine has been working tirelessly for more than 10 years. This may be a stability that no one can boast of in football. But it is exhausting. And the club may want to find
a cheaper and younger specialist. The coming seasons will show how viable the union is. The “pharmacists” have regained strength
As the season progressed, Leverkusen fell out of the top 3, even finding themselves on the outskirts of the top 5. It is clear that magic cannot work forever. But with great effort, Alonso and company found a solution. Eight rounds in a row, the “pharmacists” win. Despite the fact that Bayern’s other competitors are not as strong and stable as Bayer, the latter quickly made up for lost time and rose to second place. And the Munich team makes mistakes from time to time. The Bundesliga is now engaged in a battle of attrition. The question is: who will be the most stable?
Tips also apply to
Liga чемпионов There was no confidence in the team. The results of Naples, Ajax, Monaco were also considered magical – and none of them confirmed the level over several seasons. For pharmacists, the situation is more complicated. Their story is partly the result of Bayern’s decline and a consequence of the level
Euro League . Now the Munich team is stronger and the European Cup has become the main one. Despite this, Leverkusen looks confident.The team is in the top five in the ranking, ahead of Inter, Bayern, Atletico, Milan, Juve, Real, Man City,
Пари Сен-Жермен . Moreover, both Milan teams beat them personally (both matches – 1:0). Moreover, in both cases, the momentum accelerated in the second half – and against the Nerazzurriused Fergie’s preferred time (marked at the 90th minute). Alonso wants to leave in style
Real Madrid’s interest in their ex-player already seems obvious. Los Blancos need rejuvenation, including at the coaching position. And Xabi himself simply refuses to comment on questions regarding Los Blancos – he gives no rebuttal:
Madrid or another season at Bayer? I can’t say anything. It’s the strongest of the season and all the clubs have big goals. (About the love of Real Madrid fans) Time passes, but the affection remains – this relationship is unforgettable. I appreciate it, the connection is very strong.
The logic is clear. The Spaniard stayed this summer to reward Bayer for his kindness and show his stability along the way. In the same logic, everything depends on the results of this season. Will I be able to win the trophy again? If yes, you can join Real Madrid without any heartache.
The advantage goes to the Germans
The teams first faced each other in October 2010. Since then, 10 matches have passed between them. Extremely equal statistics – three wins for each team and four draws – but if initially the Madrid team had a slight advantage, in recent years the initiative has been taken by the “pharmacists”. Over the past five years, Bayer has won two out of four matches with Atlético Madrid, and another ended in a draw.
Soccer.ru predictions:
an extremely equal duel is required. Atlético plays excellent football against top opponents. This is also something to count on this time around. In Madrid, the “mattress guys” will know how to stop the “pharmacists” – and will take three points. Bayer
About the Author
