Atletico Madrid stays strong in LaLiga title race
The draw in the Bernabeu derby has benefited Barcelona, but Atletico Madrid remains firm in the fight for the title. Simeone’s team took better advantage of the first half and scored on a clear penalty, while Madrid wasted the wings in the first half.
In the second half, Madrid gained momentum in attack, but Atletico contained and continued to create danger. The draw was fair, and now Barcelona needs to win in Seville to cut two points from Real Madrid and Atletico.
The League can get much tighter depending on the result of Sevilla-Barcelona, and Madrid’s advantage can disappear. Atletico has proven to be a smart team that knows how to play back, and now it’s up to Barcelona to definitively hook up to this League of three teams that can finish the day in a handkerchief.
The rojiblanco team has always given its face and has presented an intelligent match, which keeps them with options to fight for the title. With this result, Atletico Madrid remains a serious candidate for the League, and its fans can continue to dream of the title.
