Atlético: Eyes on Barça After the Derby
Atlético de Madrid has returned to work in Majadahonda with their sights set on the crucial league match on Sunday against FC Barcelona. After the tough Copa elimination against Real Madrid, Simeone’s team trained divided into two groups, separating the starters from the substitutes of the derby.
The goalkeepers worked intensely under the supervision of Vercellone, while the players who started the match against Madrid performed recovery and activation exercises, seeking to leave behind the bitter taste of defeat.
Among the notable absences on the field were Rodrigo de Paul and Koke. De Paul, who had to be substituted during the derby, did specific recovery work in the facilities. Koke also did not train with the rest of the group.
The coaching staff led by Simeone focused on tactical aspects, dividing the team into lines of attack and defense. Tevenet led the defensive work, rehearsing a line of four with Molina, Witsel, Le Normand, and Azpilicueta, seeking solidity and synchronization.
Simeone, for his part, urged the attackers to take advantage of every situation to generate scoring opportunities. With one more session ahead to fine-tune the strategy, Cholo was especially active and focused on preparing for the match against Barcelona, seeking a positive result that will boost the team in La Liga.
