Simeone and Atlético Madrid: challenges, records and identity
Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid, looks to the future with numerous challenges, including the Liga, the Champions League, the Copa and the Club World Cup. The team has straightened the course after a difficult October and now feels alive in the Liga, with the possibility of reaching the top 8 in the Champions League.
Atlético has the challenge of competing and pursuing success until the impossible. Simeone already has the majority of the club’s historical milestones, but can set the bar even higher. The team has a strong identity and seeks to be competitive in defense, with the help of the upcoming return of Le Normand.
The summer of 2024 was important to rejuvenate the squad and bring in quality reinforcements, but the transition is incomplete and there will be more changes in the future. Simeone is also preparing the succession of some of his pillars, such as Julián Alvarez, who is seen as a leader and heir to Griezmann.
