01.04.2024 23:45 / Diario As
Villarreal coach Marcelino analyzed his team’s loss to Atlético Madrid, regretting the poor start and the early goal conceded, but highlighting the team’s reaction in the second half and positive mentality.
He acknowledged the challenge of playing without full-backs and the quality of Witsel’s goal. He expressed satisfaction with his players’ work and attitude, despite the defeat.
01.04.2024 23:12 / Diario As
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01.03.2024 18:10 / Diario As
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for a squad revamp, particularly in defense, where players like Savic and Hermoso are ending their contracts and will not continue.
Sports director Andrea Berta aims to refresh the team and decrease wages, so they have set their sights on young talents such as Facundo Medina (Lens), Murillo (Nottingham Forest) and Leny Yoro (Lille). Although Atlético is not the only club interested in Yoro, Berta’s positive reports and the club’s appeal might play a key role in the competition for these promising defenders.
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01.02.2024 01:41 / Diario As
In a recent interview, Atlético defender Mario Hermoso discussed the importance of caring for both the athlete and the spectacle in football. He mentioned the challenge of maintaining high performance levels in an intense calendar, with games scheduled at challenging times for fans.
Hermoso also highlighted the need for rotations, utilizing the depth of the squad, the importance of young players’ enthusiasm, and the difficulty in making decisions about his renewal due to the stress he is under. Additionally, he spoke about his position on the field and his adaptability to the team’s needs.
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01.01.2024 11:19 / Diario As
The future of Koke, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Azpilicueta, and Grbic at Atlético de Madrid is uncertain, as their contracts are about to end. The club wishes for them to stay, but with reduced offers.
Koke, the captain and icon, must make a decision regarding his renewal, while the other players face similar challenges. The club’s financial situation and each player’s performance will impact the final decisions.
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01.12.2023 05:11 / Diario As
Axel Witsel has become a key player in Atlético de Madrid’s defense. His performance in defensive tasks has been spectacular, accumulating two games without missing a single pass. He has completed 112 consecutive successful passes, demonstrating his accuracy.
In addition, he has taken risks with vertical movements and long balls. His reliability has made him the player with the highest passing effectiveness in more games in Atlético de Madrid’s history. His conversion to the defensive line has allowed him to reinvent himself and be more effective.
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01.11.2023 14:56 / Diario As
Rodrigo Riquelme, a player for Atlético Madrid, has gone through several successful loan spells before establishing himself in the first team. According to his former coaches, these loans helped him mature as a footballer.
Since his time in the youth categories, Riquelme stood out for his speed and technical abilities. His debut for Atlético B came under the guidance of Óscar Fernández. Now, multiple coaches agree that Riquelme has the potential to establish himself in the first team.
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01.10.2023 08:52 / Diario As
Atlético de Madrid has become an unbeatable team at their stadium, the Metropolitano. In the last home games, they have only conceded a draw against Getafe, achieving victory in 12 out of 13 matches. Their last defeat at home was in January against Barcelona.
In the previous season, out of the 22 matches played at the Metropolitano, they only lost three times. This season, they have defeated Granada and Real Madrid with a 3-1 result. Now, they will try to maintain this streak against Cádiz, Feyenoord, and Real Sociedad. Although they suffered three defeats in the group stage last year, in the round of 16 and quarter-finals of the Champions League, both Manchester United and Manchester City failed to defeat Atlético at their stadium. The colchonero team aims to maintain their good form in both domestic and European competitions.
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01.09.2023 09:15 / Diario As
Ángel Correa has been called up again by the Argentine national team after five months. The Atlético de Madrid forward missed the last friendlies against Australia and Indonesia, but he scored a goal in the 7-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.
Although Correa is not a guaranteed starter in Simeone’s team, his presence on the field always brings dynamism. In the Argentine national team, he also has a secondary role, having played only four minutes in the World Cup in Qatar. In addition to Correa, Rodrigo de Paul and Nahuel Molina have also been called up to represent Argentina.
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01.08.2023 09:10 / Diario As
The 2023-24 season promises excitement for Atlético de Madrid with new signings and the return of standout loanees, including Samuel Lino and Rodrigo Riquelme. Both players showcased their skills in La Liga during their loan spells and are now earning their place in Simeone’s squad.
Lino, shining as a left wing-back, has impressed with his audacity, dribbling, and hard work in the friendly matches. On the other hand, Riquelme, a versatile midfielder, has left a positive impression playing as a second striker and right wing-back.
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01.07.2023 22:58 / Diario As
Santiago Mouriño, a Uruguayan center-back, is on the verge of joining Atlético de Madrid under Simeone’s command. The player announced recently that he will travel to Madrid next Tuesday from Montevideo. Mouriño expressed his appreciation for Josema Giménez’s willingness to assist him.
Having been called up by Bielsa in Uruguay’s latest squad, Mouriño is delighted with his signing for Atlético. The red and white club sees great potential in the 21-year-old, who has excelled at Racing de Montevideo.
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