Atleti: Total Focus on Getafe
Atlético de Madrid, immersed in a demanding schedule with LaLiga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey at stake, prioritizes the ‘match by match’ philosophy. Despite the anticipation for the Champions League match against Real Madrid, the Colchoneros’ dressing room is now focused on the crucial duel against Getafe at the Coliseum.
The coaching staff, led by Simeone, is aware that a slip-up in LaLiga could compromise their title options, something unacceptable for the team. Simeone plans a competitive eleven, without massive rotations, seeking their seventh consecutive match without defeat and maintaining pressure on Real Madrid.
The goal is clear: keep pace with Barcelona and Real Madrid in the title race. One of the biggest concerns of the coaching staff is to prevent the Champions League tie from distracting players and fans from the primary objective: competing for all three titles at stake.
With the return of the Copa del Rey semi-finals on the horizon and the Champions League tie alive, the situation in LaLiga is optimistic. With one point less than the leader, Atleti seeks to beat Getafe to aspire to the lead in the next matchday, when they host Hansi Flick’s team at the Metropolitano. A victory would allow the team to be at the top of the table, having already overcome the matches against the biggest rivals and with a Clásico still to be played. A stumble now would be wasting a historic opportunity and giving an advantage to direct rivals.
