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: a weekend of triumphs on all fronts

Atlético Madrid had a glorious weekend, with their three main teams winning and fighting for the top spots in the standings. Simeone’s team thrashed Valladolid and is two points behind Barcelona, the current leader. Atlético B also won and is in playoff positions in Primer Federación.

The youth team defeated Alcorcón while their main rival, Real Madrid, fell and the red and white team is two points behind the Madrid team. Atlético del Cholo achieved their seventh consecutive victory with a spectacular goal from Griezmann.

Atlético B also has reasons to celebrate after defeating Marbella and being in playoff positions. The youth team completes the trio of victories for the red and white club after defeating Alcorcón and being two points behind the leader, Real Madrid.

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Griezmann and Julián, the golden duo of Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid has found in Griezmann and Julián Alvarez a golden duo that is causing havoc in rival defenses. The Frenchman has found in the Argentine a partner who understands football in the same way and who enhances each other to become a headache for the rival defense.

Griezmann’s goal in Valladolid is the best example of this association, which has already borne fruit in the form of goals and assists. Julián has scored ten goals and gave Griezmann his second assist of the season.

In addition, he had a hand in Lenglet’s goal with the penultimate pass to Llorente and in De Paul’s goal with the previous wall with Galán. The Spider feels more and more adapted to the team and already aspires to improve his scoring record in Europe.

The team’s reference and who can act as a spearhead or behind Sorloth. The Norwegian also scored in Valladolid and has six goals. With seven from Griezmann and five from Correa, they leave a four-man attack with many variants.

Simeone knows he has contundency and fully trusts the evolution of The Spider. The Cholo is in love with his new striker’s game, a natural winner in his career. And with Griezmann, he forms a golden duo. The coach has always bet on resolutive pairs in attack and assures that with defensive reinforcements, the Griezmann-Julián duo allows dreaming without limits.

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Atlético Madrid close in on the top after thrashing Valladolid

Atlético Madrid are just two points off the top of LaLiga after thrashing Valladolid 6-0. The Rojiblancos join the title race alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona. VAR has been key in several games this round, including Atlético’s, where a goal by Giménez was ruled out for offside from Griezmann.

Atlético are currently fourth, just two points behind leaders Barcelona. The Champions League spots are completed by Real Madrid and Athletic, who came from behind to beat Rayo in Vallecas. Villarreal and Mallorca occupy the Europa League and Conference League spots, respectively. Espanyol, Valencia and Valladolid are in the relegation zone.

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Atlético Madrid returns to winning ways with Rayane as the star

Atlético Madrid secured their second consecutive home victory by defeating Marbella 3-2. The team coached by Torres had to come back from a goal down following a mistake in their own half, but thanks to the attacking play down the wings and the inspiration of Rayane, the team managed to turn the score around.

The 19-year-old talent scored two goals and provided an assist for the third, showcasing his excellent form. Atlético continues to climb the standings and returns to playoff positions.

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Atlético de Madrid close to the top of the league

Atlético de Madrid have found their way with an offensive 4-4-4 and have managed to get close to the top of the league, just one point behind leaders Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s team has shown a high level in recent matches, with Giuliano Simeone as a standout player. Real Madrid have also improved their position in the table and are one point behind Barcelona, with one game less to play.

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Mollejo suffers cruciate ligament rupture

Víctor Mollejo, a 23-year-old forward for Atlético de Madrid B, has suffered a cruciate ligament rupture that will keep him off the field for at least six months.

Mollejo had become a key player for Fernando Torres in his dream of fighting for promotion to the Second Division, having started in ten of his eleven games and scoring three goals in the league. The injury is a tough blow for the player and his team, but Mollejo is sure to return strong.

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Griezmann, an outstanding player and grateful

Antoine Griezmann, the top scorer in Atlético de Madrid’s history, added a new display of his unique quality in the match against Valladolid. The Frenchman scored a goal that lifted the entire stadium from their seats and was applauded by the local fans.

Griezmann, who is approaching his final years of football in Europe, thanked the Valladolid fans for their affection on social media. The player, who probably deserved a Ballon d’Or, is an example of quality and respect in football.

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50 years since Luis Aragonés debut as coach of Atlético de Madrid

50 years ago, on December 1, 1974, Luis Aragonés made his debut as coach of Atlético de Madrid in a match against Valencia at the Luis Casanova, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Aragonés, who had been a player for the team, was called to take charge of the team just two days after playing his last game as a player.

Despite the difficult task of going from teammate to boss of the locker room, Aragonés accepted the challenge and became one of the most successful coaches in the history of Spanish football. During his career, he won a Intercontinental Cup, a League, three Cups, a Spanish Super Cup and a promotion to First Division with Atlético de Madrid. His legacy is still remembered by the team’s fans and Spanish football in general.

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Atlético Madrid soars high

Atlético Madrid has found the regularity it was looking for and has already set the course for the season. The red-and-white team has had a magical month in which it has achieved seven consecutive victories. Since October 27, the team has won all its matches.

The team barely concedes goals and is now also fine in front of goal. It has scored 26 goals. Also in the Champions League, where it has chained two consecutive victories. Atlético can have a good end of the year and go on Christmas vacation with all the objectives to be fulfilled.

A red-and-white team in which Simeone rotates and everyone responds. There is no one indispensable in this team: maybe Oblak. But little else. Griezmann indicated after the match that everyone felt important and that was one of the keys to the good functioning of the team.

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