Llorente: The Mattress Maker's Wild Card Against Vinicius
Marcos Llorente, Atlético de Madrid’s all-rounder, has become a key player for Simeone thanks to his versatility and performance on the field. Whether as a winger, full-back, or midfielder, Llorente always delivers, as he demonstrated against Athletic, where he assisted Julián’s goal.
Now, against Real Madrid, Llorente will face a crucial mission: to stop Vinicius. Although it’s not his natural position, his physical and tactical display makes him an ideal candidate for this challenge.
It won’t be the first time Llorente has faced the Brazilian, and his experience will be fundamental in preventing Vinicius from exploiting his speed on the wing. The key will be teamwork, but in individual duels, Llorente will be in charge of battling.
Despite not always being an undisputed starter, his numbers speak for themselves: five goals and seven assists, figures that recall his best version in the 20-21 season, when he was decisive in the conquest of LaLiga.
Llorente is ready to be the anti-Vinicius, as long as Simeone doesn’t opt for Molina, another player with experience in duels against the Brazilian. Ultimately, Llorente represents the grit and fighting spirit of Atlético, a player capable of adapting to any position and giving his all for the team.
