Cholo Tightens the Reins: Aiming for Victory at Mendizorroza
Cholo Simeone isn’t allowing any relaxation in the team and seeks to maintain the intensity that led to the 3-0 victory against Rayo. Aware that the goal of fighting for the top spots has moved further away, the coach insists on the need to improve the performance shown in previous matches, such as the one in Gran Canaria.
Simeone has the entire squad available and plans to repeat the starting eleven that gave such good results. The attacking duo formed by Sorloth and Julián Alvarez remains, with the Norwegian looking to refine his aim after a derby in which he generated multiple opportunities.
Griezmann will wait for his opportunity from the bench. In the center of defense, Le Normand and Lenglet remain ahead of Giménez, seeking to consolidate the defensive solidity that allowed them to keep a clean sheet against Rayo, something crucial for Oblak’s Zamora aspirations.
Javi Galán remains at left-back, while Gallagher, after rediscovering his goalscoring form, occupies the left wing. Thus, the starting eleven is expected to consist of Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; Giuliano, Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher; Julián Alvarez and Sorloth. Atlético seeks a convincing victory at Mendizorroza to demonstrate that their ambition remains intact.
