Atlético Madrid on a roll: nine consecutive wins

Atlético Madrid has won nine consecutive games in the current season, a streak that hasn’t been seen since 2015. The red-and-whites have won games in all possible ways, from goleadas to impossible comebacks.

Thanks to this streak, Simeone’s team has installed itself in the top of the Champions League and has approached the two big teams of our football in the league classification. After the latest stumbles of Barcelona and Real Madrid, Atlético is in the fight for the title and remains one point behind the whites and three behind the azulgrana, a team they will face before the end of the year.

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Simeone's Atlético pulls off another comeback

The red and whites once again showed their comeback ability against Sevilla, thanks to the confidence of the coach and the performances of Lino and Sorloth. Despite Sorloth’s initial errors, the team never stopped believing and fighting for the win. Additionally, De Paul stood out with a world-class goal and García Pimienta perfected his tactical proposal with a high defensive line and the search for spaces for the counterattack.

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Simeone's Atlético pulls off another comeback

The red and whites once again showed their comeback ability against Sevilla, thanks to the confidence of the coach and the performances of Lino and Sorloth. Despite Sorloth’s initial errors, the team never stopped believing and fighting for the win. Additionally, De Paul stood out with a world-class goal and García Pimienta perfected his tactical proposal with a high defensive line and the search for spaces for the counterattack.

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Griezmann proves decisive again for Atlético Madrid

The Frenchman scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game against Sevilla. Simeone repeated the lineup that had won in Valladolid, but lacked defensive solidity. Giménez and Lenglet struggled in the aerial duels and the Sevilla players took advantage of this in counter-attacks.

Griezmann was not at his best as in past seasons, but he was always decisive and proved it in the last moment when he scored the winning goal. De Paul scored a great goal and gave a great assist in the disallowed goal of Julián for offside by Giuliano.

Barrios did not shine as in other occasions, but left several highlights. Gallagher did not have his best game and was imprecise in midfield. Sorloth was the reference in the attack for the last half hour of the game and had several chances to score, but found Álvaro. Lino got rid of the bad taste of the last game against Cacereño thanks to the beautiful goal that earned him the draw.

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Griezmann proves decisive again for Atlético Madrid

The Frenchman scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game against Sevilla. Simeone repeated the lineup that had won in Valladolid, but lacked defensive solidity. Giménez and Lenglet struggled in the aerial duels and the Sevilla players took advantage of this in counter-attacks.

Griezmann was not at his best as in past seasons, but he was always decisive and proved it in the last moment when he scored the winning goal. De Paul scored a great goal and gave a great assist in the disallowed goal of Julián for offside by Giuliano.

Barrios did not shine as in other occasions, but left several highlights. Gallagher did not have his best game and was imprecise in midfield. Sorloth was the reference in the attack for the last half hour of the game and had several chances to score, but found Álvaro. Lino got rid of the bad taste of the last game against Cacereño thanks to the beautiful goal that earned him the draw.

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Atlético come back against Sevilla in thrilling match

Atlético de Madrid came back against Sevilla in a thrilling match at the Metropolitano Stadium. Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Lukebakio, but Atlético reacted with a goal from De Paul and then Julián Álvarez scored the winning goal.

The match was very intense and both teams had several chances to score. Atlético had several clear chances in the boots of Griezmann before De Paul scored the opening goal. Sevilla reacted well with a great goal from Lukebakio.

When the Cholo’s team was dominating again, a book counterattack from Sevilla put them ahead. The end of the first half brought a possible penalty to Gallagher and a goal disallowed for offside to Atlético… and a new Sevilla counterattack.

¡What a great match we are seeing!. The first half is over. Sevilla’s counterattacks are lethal, they go from walking to flying. ¡Atlético has just saved themselves! ¡What a counterattack that Lenglet just saved by sending it to the corner!.

Giuliano and Kike Salas fight on the sideline. Four minutes of added time. Be careful, they are reviewing Giuliano’s position at the beginning of the play… OFFSIDE! THE GOAL DOES NOT GO UP ON THE SCOREBOARD!.

The 22nd red and white player fought and won a ball for De Paul to give a spectacular goal assist to Julián, who did not forgive. It was offside from Giuliano at the beginning of the play. ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DE JULIÁN! ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DEL ATLÉTICO!.

Álvaro is saving Sevilla. Now he has been very accurate in complicating Gallagher’s shot in the one-on-one. .Llorente controls in the air, with Peque putting his chest to try to avoid it. It seems that there is contact but Alberola considers that it is not enough to knock down the Englishman.

.Atlético had a chance but Gallagher forgave. He dribbled Álvaro but ended up tripping. The Metropolitano asked for a penalty but neither the referee nor the VAR considered it. .Julián Álvarez holds Bade. Atlético is rushing now with the ball.

It is true that the Cholo’s team is very vertical in the last matches but maybe today they are too accelerated. Every loss from Atlético ends in a dangerous counterattack from Sevilla. Very good arrival now from the Andalusians after a ball lost by Gallagher.

The Cholo looks to the south stand for them to cheer, but finds the negative of the fans, who maintain their strike and sing against the club. The coach of Sevilla, García Pimienta, giving instructions to his team.

Isaac Romero scores his second goal against Atlético after the one he scored last season. Let’s see now how the goal affects Atlético, who was starting to dominate the match again. ¡What a counterattack from Sevilla! Pass from Kike Salas to the back of Giménez and Isaac does not forgive against Oblak. Sevilla has turned the match around. The counterattack is a marvel.

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Atlético come back against Sevilla in thrilling match

Atlético de Madrid came back against Sevilla in a thrilling match at the Metropolitano Stadium. Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Lukebakio, but Atlético reacted with a goal from De Paul and then Julián Álvarez scored the winning goal.

The match was very intense and both teams had several chances to score. Atlético had several clear chances in the boots of Griezmann before De Paul scored the opening goal. Sevilla reacted well with a great goal from Lukebakio.

When the Cholo’s team was dominating again, a book counterattack from Sevilla put them ahead. The end of the first half brought a possible penalty to Gallagher and a goal disallowed for offside to Atlético… and a new Sevilla counterattack.

¡What a great match we are seeing!. The first half is over. Sevilla’s counterattacks are lethal, they go from walking to flying. ¡Atlético has just saved themselves! ¡What a counterattack that Lenglet just saved by sending it to the corner!.

Giuliano and Kike Salas fight on the sideline. Four minutes of added time. Be careful, they are reviewing Giuliano’s position at the beginning of the play… OFFSIDE! THE GOAL DOES NOT GO UP ON THE SCOREBOARD!.

The 22nd red and white player fought and won a ball for De Paul to give a spectacular goal assist to Julián, who did not forgive. It was offside from Giuliano at the beginning of the play. ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DE JULIÁN! ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DEL ATLÉTICO!.

Álvaro is saving Sevilla. Now he has been very accurate in complicating Gallagher’s shot in the one-on-one. .Llorente controls in the air, with Peque putting his chest to try to avoid it. It seems that there is contact but Alberola considers that it is not enough to knock down the Englishman.

.Atlético had a chance but Gallagher forgave. He dribbled Álvaro but ended up tripping. The Metropolitano asked for a penalty but neither the referee nor the VAR considered it. .Julián Álvarez holds Bade. Atlético is rushing now with the ball.

It is true that the Cholo’s team is very vertical in the last matches but maybe today they are too accelerated. Every loss from Atlético ends in a dangerous counterattack from Sevilla. Very good arrival now from the Andalusians after a ball lost by Gallagher.

The Cholo looks to the south stand for them to cheer, but finds the negative of the fans, who maintain their strike and sing against the club. The coach of Sevilla, García Pimienta, giving instructions to his team.

Isaac Romero scores his second goal against Atlético after the one he scored last season. Let’s see now how the goal affects Atlético, who was starting to dominate the match again. ¡What a counterattack from Sevilla! Pass from Kike Salas to the back of Giménez and Isaac does not forgive against Oblak. Sevilla has turned the match around. The counterattack is a marvel.

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Giménez and Molina join Atlético's squad to face Sevilla

José María Giménez and Nahuel Molina will be included in Diego Simeone’s squad for the match against Sevilla at the Metropolitan Stadium. Giménez, who suffered a blow to the ankle in Friday’s training session, has evolved favorably and is on the list of 23 players.

Meanwhile, Molina returns after recovering from a muscle injury. Atlético aims to extend their winning streak to nine. The full list includes Oblak, Musso, Gomis, Llorente, Molina, Witsel, Lenglet, Le Normand, Azpilicueta, Giménez, Reinildo, Galán, Koke, Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher, Giuliano, Riquelme, Lino, Griezmann, Julián Alvarez, Correa and Sorloth.

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Giménez and Molina join Atlético's squad to face Sevilla

José María Giménez and Nahuel Molina will be included in Diego Simeone’s squad for the match against Sevilla at the Metropolitan Stadium. Giménez, who suffered a blow to the ankle in Friday’s training session, has evolved favorably and is on the list of 23 players.

Meanwhile, Molina returns after recovering from a muscle injury. Atlético aims to extend their winning streak to nine. The full list includes Oblak, Musso, Gomis, Llorente, Molina, Witsel, Lenglet, Le Normand, Azpilicueta, Giménez, Reinildo, Galán, Koke, Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher, Giuliano, Riquelme, Lino, Griezmann, Julián Alvarez, Correa and Sorloth.

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Saúl's emotional return to the Metropolitano with Sevilla

Saúl Ñiguez, former idol of Atlético de Madrid, returns to the Metropolitano with Sevilla. The player, who debuted before turning 18, established himself in the first team thanks to his impressive physique and his goals in key matches. However, he then fell out of favor.

He lost his place in the team and his character and a complicated environment became a problem. A loan with an option for another season was arranged, but with Atlético assuming a large part of his high salary.

Now, Saúl has recovered from his injury and is once again important in a Sevilla team that visits the Metropolitano in no man’s land. It will be a special match for the player trained in the Academy and for the fans who once saw him as a reference.

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