Reinildo: The Centennial Wall that Resurges
Reinildo Mandava, the Mozambican defender, has reached 100 games with the Atlético shirt, earning a place in the hearts of the Rojiblancos fans. His debut was on February 6, 2022, against FC Barcelona, revealing from the beginning his determination and commitment.
After a tough cruciate ligament injury, Reinildo has returned to the top level, demonstrating his worth in key matches against Real Madrid and Barcelona. In a crucial season, with his contract ending this summer, Atlético needs Reinildo’s best version, and he has responded handsomely.
After losing prominence at some point, Cholo Simeone trusted him to stop the danger on the left flank in the most demanding duels. Reinildo’s statistics in these 100 games confirm him as an elite defensive specialist.
He excels in tackles per 90 minutes and interceptions, ranking among the best in his position. His performance has been essential to return to Simeone’s starting lineup at the most opportune moment.
With the season still in play, Reinildo aims to be a key player in the final stretch of La Liga and in the Copa del Rey. His performance against Barcelona evidenced his potential for the second leg of the Copa semi-finals. While defining his future as a Colchonero, Reinildo focuses on helping the team fight for the titles that remain in dispute.
