Atlético: Historic Comebacks that Inspire
Atlético de Madrid, always a fighter, has given us epic comebacks. A perfect example is the 2015-16 season, where Cholo Simeone’s team demonstrated its grit and ambition. On matchday 28, Atlético was 8 points behind Barcelona, a considerable distance that seemed insurmountable.
However, faith and hard work paid off. With a spectacular reaction, Atlético strung together important victories, driven by the talent of players like Antoine Griezmann and Fernando Torres. Matchday 31 was key, with a 5-1 thrashing of Betis at the Vicente Calderón.
Pressure increased on Barcelona, who stumbled on several occasions. On matchday 32, Atlético defeated Espanyol, while Barcelona was defeated by Real Sociedad.
The distance was reduced to just three points! The epic culminated on matchday 33: Atlético caught up with Barcelona in first place after beating Granada, while the Catalan team fell to Valencia. Both teams had 76 points, with Real Madrid lurking.
Although the title ultimately did not materialize, the demonstration of character and the ability to come back from behind by Atlético left an indelible mark on the memory of the fans. As Simeone says, the last games are what decide the season, and Atlético will always be there, fighting to the end.
