Oblak and the Zamora: An Uphill Challenge
Atlético de Madrid, with their Champions League objective practically secured, focuses part of its attention on the individual challenges of its players, especially Jan Oblak.
The Slovenian aspires to conquer his sixth Zamora Trophy, a feat that would consecrate him as the most decorated goalkeeper in the history of LaLiga, surpassing legendary figures.
However, the team’s irregularity in the second half of the season, reflected in a considerable increase in goals conceded (15 in 14 games after the winter title), has jeopardized Oblak’s aspirations.
His coefficient has worsened, leaving him in a vulnerable position against direct competitors like Courtois, who has climbed positions in the Zamora table. Courtois, with a coefficient of 0.81 after the match against Getafe, exerts strong pressure on the Rojiblanco goalkeeper, who in the first round had an impressive 0.66.
Oblak faces a major challenge to reach the Zamora. To do this, he needs to keep a clean sheet in the next few matches and Atlético needs to regain the defensive solidity that characterized it in the past. The match against Rayo Vallecano is crucial for his aspirations. The Colchonero fans trust their goalkeeper to achieve this historic milestone.
