Atleti's conquest of Pamplona
Atlético de Madrid is preparing with high morale after thrashing Real Sociedad, with their sights set on the crucial match against Osasuna. Simeone’s team seeks to translate the solidity shown at the Metropolitano to their away matches, where consistency has been elusive.
While they achieved a victory against Valladolid, the defeat against Las Palmas and the draw against Alavés highlight the need to improve their performance as visitors. Simeone, with the squad complete after Riquelme’s recovery, is rehearsing with the possible starting eleven.
Julián Alvarez, after serving his suspension, is emerging as a replacement for Lino. In training, Alvarez has been active on the left wing, supporting Sorloth, the team’s center forward. The rest of the team remains largely unchanged, consolidating the scheme that has given such good results recently.
The Argentine coach tested the following eleven: Oblak; Giuliano, Marcos Llorente, Le Normand, Giménez, Javi Galán; Barrios, Koke, De Paul, Julián Alvarez; and Sorloth. A flexible scheme, designed to adapt to the demands of the match and exploit the rival’s weaknesses. The Rojiblanca fans are confident that the team will maintain the level of play exhibited at the Metropolitano and achieve an important victory in their fight for the top spots.
