Atleti Reclaims the Air: Victory and Aerial Strategy
Atlético de Madrid rediscovered victory at the Metropolitano, leaving a pleasant impression and adding three important points. The match stood out for the team’s reconciliation with aerial play, scoring two headed goals that highlight a new facet in their offensive strategy.
Sorloth’s presence is revealed as a determining factor. The match began with a cross from Giuliano that Sorloth, imposing in the area, headed in to open the scoring. Gallagher also took advantage of the aerial superiority to score, after a cross from De Paul.
These goals, both in open play, mark a contrast with the dependence on set pieces. Sorloth’s starting position prompted his teammates to look for more balls into the area. His physique and goalscoring instinct make him a reference in aerial play.
Against Rayo, Atleti materialized 40% of their headed goals in this League. Although Atlético occupies the 11th position in the table of teams with the most headed goals in the League, the commitment to Sorloth and the work in aerial play open new possibilities for the team.
Sorloth’s goal and Gallagher’s goal are a breath of fresh air in a season that needs joy. The team shows that, with tactical variants and key players, it can overcome obstacles and offer more complete and effective football.
