Atlético Madrid stays in LaLiga title race after comeback against Alavés

Atlético Madrid remains in the fight for the LaLiga title after coming back to beat Alavés (2-1) in Matchday 14. The Colchoneros have 29 points and are 5 points behind the leader, FC Barcelona, who drew with Celta Vigo (2-2) and have gone two games without a win.

Real Madrid, second with 30 points, easily beat Leganés (0-3) and are 4 points behind Barça. Villarreal, fourth with 25 points and a game in hand, drew in extremis at Osasuna (2-2) and are fifth with 22. Atlético Madrid stays in the title race and remains third in the table.

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Atlético Madrid stays in LaLiga title race after comeback against Alavés

Atlético Madrid remains in the fight for the LaLiga title after coming back to beat Alavés (2-1) in Matchday 14. The Colchoneros have 29 points and are 5 points behind the leader, FC Barcelona, who drew with Celta Vigo (2-2) and have gone two games without a win.

Real Madrid, second with 30 points, easily beat Leganés (0-3) and are 4 points behind Barça. Villarreal, fourth with 25 points and a game in hand, drew in extremis at Osasuna (2-2) and are fifth with 22. Atlético Madrid stays in the title race and remains third in the table.

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Simeone and the penalty controversy: 'It could have been'

Atlético de Madrid overturned Alavés’ initial goal to win three points. The comeback started with a goal from Griezmann after a controversial penalty. Coach Diego Simeone pointed out that the hand of Abdel Abqar ‘could have occurred in a ball that was going to goal’.

The second goal from Norwegian Alexander Sorloth gave Atlético the win. Simeone highlighted the importance of all the players in his squad and expressed gratitude for reaching 700 games as Atlético’s coach.

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Sorloth saves Atlético in Simeone's 700th game

Atlético de Madrid achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés in Diego Simeone’s 700th game as coach. The red-and-whites started cautiously and were surprised by an early Alavés goal.

In the second half, Simeone shook up the team with the introduction of his son Giuliano and Sorloth, who scored the equalizer from the penalty spot and the winner in stoppage time. Alavés, very serious and united, defended their lead well until misfortune and Sorloth crossed their path.

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Simeone celebrates his 700th game with Atlético de Madrid

Argentine coach Diego Simeone celebrates his 700th game with Atlético de Madrid in the match against Alavés. In his 12 years as the team’s technical director, Simeone has achieved a total of 1,392 points, with 413 wins, 153 draws and 133 losses.

He has also managed to elevate the club to another level with 1,184 goals for and less than half (596) against. During his career at Atlético de Madrid, Simeone has won eight titles, including the Europa League in 2012 and 2018, the European Super Cup in 2012 and 2018, the Copa del Rey in 2013, the League in 2014 and 2021, and the Supercopa de España in 2014.

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Simeone thanks Atlético ahead of his 700th game

Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, expressed his gratitude to the red and white club before reaching 700 games in the match against Alavés. Since his debut in 2012, he has won 8 titles and 412 games.

Simeone highlighted the importance of teamwork and humility to face the next 8 games, which will be ’tough’. He also highlighted the evolution of Pablo Barrios, an absolute international with Spain.

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Atlético de Madrid to secure Pablo Barrios with salary increase, the future of the team

Pablo Barrios, 21, is the present and future of Atlético de Madrid. The midfielder has made an undeniable leap in his career, going from playing in Primera RFEF to being a key player in Primera División and an Olympic champion with the under-21 team.

Diego Pablo Simeone is in love with his football and at the Metropolitano they see him as Koke’s replacement. The ‘8’ rojiblanco has participated in nine games this season, completing seven of them.

His performance has caught the attention of the Premier League and Atlético, despite having a contract until 2028, has decided to take action. According to AS, the colchonero entity will triple his salary to ‘secure’ him. With a clause that will exceed 100 ‘kilos’, Atlético will seek to reward his explosion with a salary increase, but without exposing the player to a possible departure that could put the club’s future plans and the continuity of a vital player for ‘Cholo’ at risk.

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Andrea Berta, the imminent farewell of Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid is preparing for the imminent departure of a key figure in the offices, Andrea Berta, sports director since 2017 and with more than a decade in the club. Although the exact date of his farewell is still unknown, it is speculated that it could be before the end of the current season.

The arrival of Carlos Bucero as General Director of Football has generated discomfort in Berta, who sees his functions reduced and feels uncomfortable in his role. Once his departure is made official, Atlético de Madrid will have to look for a new sports director and could generate a domino effect in the club’s structure, especially in the scouting area and the Academy.

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Giuliano and Barrios: Atlético Madrid's youth players shine with Spain and Argentina

Atlético Madrid is celebrating the debut of two of its youth players, Pablo Barrios and Giuliano Simeone, with the Spanish and Argentine national teams, respectively.

Barrios, 21, made his debut with La Roja in a match against Suiza, while Simeone, son of Atlético coach Diego Simeone, made his debut with the Albiceleste in a match against Perú. Both players have shown their talent and have been rewarded with the opportunity to represent their countries.

Atlético has been criticized for not giving opportunities to young players in the past, but things have changed in recent times, with players like Javi Serrano, Carlos Martín, and Antonio Gomis making their debuts with the first team.

Barrios’ growth in the last two years has been impressive, going from Atlético’s youth team to the first team in just one year. Barrios and Simeone are just two examples of the many Atlético youth players who are working hard to reach the top.

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Lenglet wins Simeone's trust at Atlético de Madrid

Clément Lenglet arrived at Barça in the summer of 2018 from Sevilla for 36 million euros. After some notable early seasons, his performance declined and the azulgrana club began to look for a way out four years later, also for economic reasons.

The Frenchman did not find a team to transfer to and was loaned out to Tottenham and Aston Villa last season. His destination was Atlético de Madrid at the request of Diego Simeone, who trusted the Frenchman.

Lenglet took advantage of Le Normand’s injury to secure a starting spot and has combined good performances with some blunders, such as the one that led to the PSG goal in the Champions League. With the return of the competition after the international break, Lenglet is expected to continue starting against Alavés and in the Champions League against Sparta Prague.

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