Home Strength, Away Challenge: An Analysis of Atlético
Atlético de Madrid’s season has been an emotional rollercoaster, marked by spectacular performance at the Metropolitano and a clear contrast when playing away. Despite a significant investment in signings and a promising start, the team has shown difficulty maintaining consistency away from their fans.
Simeone himself has acknowledged the need to find the key to motivating the team away from home, while players like Koke have expressed their bewilderment at this dichotomy.
Away defeats against direct rivals and other teams have affected Atlético’s aspirations in LaLiga and have generated uncertainty for the future, especially in competitions played on neutral ground such as the Club World Cup, a key tournament for the club’s economic aspirations.
At the Metropolitano, Atlético is intractable, positioning itself among the best home teams in the league, with a very positive balance of wins, draws, and a single defeat. The Rojiblancos turn their stadium into a fortress, where few manage to score points.
However, this solidity disappears when crossing the doors of the Metropolitano. Although the away numbers are not disastrous, they are insufficient for a team with title aspirations.
This irregularity has already manifested itself in previous seasons, confirming that the challenge of improving away performance is an outstanding task for Atlético. Still, the fans are confident that the team will find the formula to transfer their home strength to any playing field.
