The 'Vic prophecy' that drives Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid is on a 12-game winning streak, which began after an internal meeting following their only league defeat at Benito Villamarín. The secret to this success dates back to October 31, when the team visited the modest Catalan club UD Vic and won 0-2.
Ramón Carrascal, Vic’s coach, had a hunch about Atlético’s future triumph after seeing the energy in Simeone and Gustavo López’s eyes. Since then, the team has chained victories, including the biggest away win in Champions League history and the first at Barcelona’s home. Carrascal visited Simeone and López in December, just before the ninth consecutive win with a comeback against Sevilla, and they shared their experience in preparing for the match.
