Extremadura, land of Atlético de Madrid legends

With over 70 Atlético de Madrid fan clubs in Extremadura, the Copa del Rey match between CP Cacereño and the Madrid team has sparked great excitement in the region.

Manuel Luengo, president of the Peña Atlética de Cáceres and vice president of the Unión Internacional de Peñas del Atlético de Madrid, remembers the only match the Atlético de Madrid played in Cáceres in 1982.

Luengo, a member of both Atlético de Madrid and CP Cacereño, has his heart divided for this match, but is sure he will leave the stadium happy whoever wins.

The extensive presence of Atlético de Madrid fan clubs in Extremadura is due to the ’eternal’ feeling for the colors and the numerous players born in Extremadura who played for the Madrid team.

Luengo dares to name an Atlético de Madrid starting eleven of Extremaduran origin: Ivan Pichu Cuéllar (Mérida), Francisco Delgado Melo (Plasencia), Vicente Medina, Eusebio Bejarano, Sergio Morgado and Adelardo Rodríguez (Badajoz), Roberto Marina (Villanueva de la Serena), Manuel Sánchez Delgado (Cáceres), Diego Lozano (Montijo), Jesús González Sierra (Almendralejo) and Oliver Torres (Navalmoral de la Mata). However, the excitement for the visit of Atlético de Madrid is marred by ’the unbearable prices’ of the tickets to attend the Príncipe Felipe stadium.

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Le Normand aims for the Cup... as a starter

Robin Le Normand, Atlético de Madrid defender, is in the final stages of his recovery after an injury suffered in the match against Real Madrid on September 29th. After completing several phases in his recovery process, Le Normand trained with the rest of the team and participated with the starters in the first test for Cacereño.

Atlético returned to training thinking about the match against Cacereño this Thursday, in the Copa del Rey. Simeone will make changes in the lineup and Le Normand could be in it. The problem for Le Normand is that he returns when the team is at a good level and everyone is playing perfectly.

Simeone has used Giménez and Lenglet in defense and both have had good performances. Part of the fan base questioned Lenglet’s level when Atlético signed him, but the truth is that he has played well and has responded to what was expected of him in the red-and-white team.

Le Normand returns when the team is strong in defense. The defender has missed twelve games. Seven in La Liga, three in the Champions League and one in the Copa del Rey. It starts a week that could be key for the Atlético defender, who had started his journey in the red-and-white team with a good foot.

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Atlético Madrid aims to recover Riquelme and Lino in Copa del Rey

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is determined to recover the best level of Rodrigo Riquelme and Samu Lino, who have gone from being protagonists last season to bench companions in recent weeks.

Both players will have the opportunity to prove their worth in the Copa del Rey match against Cacereño this Thursday, where they are expected to start. Riquelme, who usually plays on the left, will occupy the right wing in this game, while Lino, who has been surpassed by Galán this season, will have to improve his decision-making, especially when entering the area. Simeone hopes that both players will return to the level that made them stand out last season.

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Atlético de Madrid shines away from home

Atlético de Madrid is experiencing its best goalscoring form in away games under Diego Simeone. The attack, formed by stars like Julián Alvarez, Griezmann and Sorloth, has scored 1.83 goals per game in the last 12 away games.

This surpasses the record of the 20-22 season and the last league title. The goals of Alvarez, Griezmann and Sorloth have been key in the thrashings against Athletic, PSG and Valladolid. In addition, Atlético is the team that loses the least of the three greats of Spain, with only three defeats in 21 games played.

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Trial suspended for ultra attack after Valencia-Atlético match

The Second Section of the Provincial Court of Valencia has agreed to suspend the trial scheduled for this Monday against two men accused of participating in an ultra attack in València in November 2021.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office and the private prosecution have requested that a search and arrest warrant be issued for one of the defendants, who did not appear in court. The details of a possible agreement have not been disclosed, pending their possible closure in the final oral hearing.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office maintains that the defendants were part of a group of ten people who beat and kicked the victim, who was wearing a ‘Working Class’ hoodie. According to the public prosecution, the attackers were dressed in symbolism consisting of a swastika and a laurel wreath.

The lawyer for the private prosecution maintains that the attackers could be linked to football-related ultra groups, as the attack took place near Mestalla stadium, after a match between Valencia CF and Atlético de Madrid. The Public Prosecutor’s Office initially requests a prison sentence of five years for each of the defendants for a crime of injury and another against fundamental rights and public freedoms.

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Arda Turan shines with Cholismo at Eyupspor

Former Atlético de Madrid player, Arda Turan, has achieved a commendable draw with his team, Eyupspor, against the powerful Galatasaray. Despite having eleven absences, including their top scorer and best player, Turan has shown his tactical and defensive ability, inspired by his mentor Diego Simeone.

Eyupspor took the lead, but Galatasaray turned the score around. However, Turan’s team did not give up and equalized with 20 minutes remaining. The resistance exercise was colossal, with Galatasaray shooting 28 times and enjoying a 64% possession.

Arda Turan’s name dominates the headlines in Turkish press, being compared to Atlético de Madrid’s great feats under Simeone. He is considered the coach of the future in Turkey, and this draw confirms expectations. However, his journey has just begun, with two upcoming home games against Samsunspor and Fenerbhace in the fight for the second place that grants access to the Champions League.

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Atlético Madrid driven by Julián Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone

Atlético Madrid has experienced a radical change in recent weeks, going from being given up for dead in the league and the Champions League to having options to lead and enter the top 8 in Europe.

The key to this change has been the partnership formed by Julián Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone, who have been fundamental in recent matches.

Both players have been key in creating plays and finishing them, as seen in the match against Valladolid, where Julián Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone started the play that led to Atlético Madrid’s most beautiful goal of the season.

In addition, the contribution of both to the game has been noticed in the team, with Julián Alvarez standing out for his work and quality both playing as a ‘9’ and as a second striker, and Giuliano Simeone for his intensity in every action he performs. Both players have gone from less to more this campaign, and currently Julián Alvarez has 10 goals and two assists, while Giuliano Simeone has three assists and one goal.

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Le Normand nears return with Atlético de Madrid

Robin Le Normand continues to progress in his recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury with subdural hematoma in the derby on September 28. The French center-back has completed his first training session with the team and has rehearsed as a starter in the eleven that Simeone is preparing for the visit to Cacereño this Thursday.

Although it is still expected to confirm his complete recovery in the next sessions, his presence with the group and in the match against the reserve team is great news. Simeone has also given opportunities to players who have not been regulars in recent victories, with a lineup formed by Musso; Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand, Reinildo; Riquelme, Javi Serrano, Koke, Lino; Correa and Sorloth.

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Simeone tests a surprising lineup for the Copa del Rey

Diego Simeone began preparing for the Copa del Rey match against Cacereño with a training session in Majadahonda. Nahuel Molina and Lemar were not present, as they are recovering from injuries.

The big surprise of the lineup was the presence of Robin Le Normand as a left-center back in a four-man defense alongside Axel Witsel. Azpilicueta, Reinildo, Riquelme, Koke, Javi Serrano, Samu Lino, Sorloth, and Correa completed the lineup. It is likely that this lineup will closely resemble the one that starts in Cáceres, although there may be some changes.

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Robin Le Normand takes another step towards his return with Atlético de Madrid

Hispano-French player Robin Le Normand has completed his first full training session with his teammates at Atlético de Madrid after a injury that has kept him off the pitch since September 29th.

Le Normand suffered a severe head contusion in the last derby against Real Madrid, which caused a subdural hematoma. After weeks of individual and progressive work, the player could be ready to play this Thursday against Cacereño in the Copa del Rey. Coach Diego Simeone has tried Le Normand in the first eleven rehearsal for the match, which could mean that the player has options to be a starter after more than two months of absence.

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