Atlético: Obligatory Reaction After a March to Forget
Atlético de Madrid seeks to rise after a complicated month of March, where they said goodbye to the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and saw their league aspirations jeopardized.
Cholo Simeone’s team travels with the imperative need to add points and regain sensations, especially after a league performance below expectations in the second round, which has diluted the illusion generated by the summer signings.
The match comes at a delicate moment, with important absentees such as Giménez and Correa due to suspension, added to other last-minute absences. Simeone will have to recompose the team and motivate his players to leave behind recent setbacks and focus on the nine remaining League matches and the Club World Cup.
On an individual level, the spotlight is on the goal, where Oblak seeks to consolidate his candidacy for the Zamora, despite having received a high number of goals in recent matches. Also noteworthy is the situation of Saúl, on loan at Sevilla, who seeks to rediscover his best version after an irregular period. Atlético needs a victory to heal recent wounds and face the immediate future with optimism.
