Rodrigo De Paul, the Key to Atlético de Madrid's Success
Atlético de Madrid continues to be the team in vogue in Spain, showcasing spectacular form. Their victory against Getafe in the Copa del Rey was a clear warning to Real Madrid ahead of the upcoming derby at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Although the atmosphere is tense due to Madrid’s complaint to the Technical Arbitral Committee, Atlético arrives with great confidence. Giuliano Simeone was the standout player in the match with two goals, silencing his critics and establishing himself as a key player.
However, Manolo Lama highlighted Rodrigo De Paul as the most decisive player for the team. ‘He plays a different kind of football, makes the team play, invents passes that no one else sees,’ Lama said on ‘El Partidazo’ on Cadena Cope. Despite an inconsistent start to the season, De Paul has been a constant for Simeone, playing in 32 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 7 assists. His performance has made Atlético one of the most dangerous teams in the competition.
