Andrea Berta and PSG: A new destination for the sporting director?

Atlético de Madrid | For some time now, rumors have been circulating that Andrea Berta could be in his final months at Atlético de Madrid. The recent appointment of Carlos Bucero as the club’s football director ‘pushes’ the Italian executive even closer to the exit door.

Although nothing is official yet, at the Metropolitano they already consider it a given that Berta will not continue. At 52 years old and with a successful track record at Atlético de Madrid, several clubs are closely following his situation.

In France, it is said that PSG is a serious candidate to acquire the services of Andrea Berta. Nasser al-Khelaïfi, president of PSG, maintains a great relationship with the Italian.

Furthermore, it is worth remembering that in 2017, PSG strongly pursued Andrea Berta, who at that time decided to continue with Atlético de Madrid. The situation has changed since then, and now, with the end of his Atlético de Madrid era approaching, PSG is once again being strongly considered, although it remains to be seen what will happen with Luis Campos, who could renew with the Parisian club.

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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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Simeone fires up the entire Atlético squad

The Argentine coach has managed to get the entire Atlético de Madrid squad involved in the team’s comeback. Players like Giuliano, Lenglet or Galán have gone from being secondary to indispensable. Sorloth and Correa are changes that always work.

Simeone has managed to make everyone feel important, despite the fact that it is not easy due to egos and because everyone wants to play all the time. The success of bringing in those who were out, like Galán, who was out of the club in August and is now the starting left-back.

Lenglet and Giuliano have gone from being doubtful to starters. Cholo has achieved a balance in the attacking positions with four top-level players, while Sorloth and Correa take advantage of their opportunities coming off the bench. Atlético has gone 58 straight games without repeating its starting lineup, the highest mark of Simeone’s career.

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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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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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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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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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