The Metropolitano, a red and white fortress in the fight for LaLiga
With LaLiga red-hot, Atlético de Madrid clings to the strength of its stadium, the Metropolitano, to fight for the title. With fifteen games remaining, Simeone’s team knows that the unconditional support of its fans will be key to adding the necessary points.
Of the seven remaining home games, direct rivals such as Barcelona and Athletic will have to visit the red and white stronghold, a scenario where Atlético is unyielding. The home record is impressive: nine wins and three draws in twelve games, with 23 goals scored and only seven conceded.
The team has shown itself to be the best home team in the championship. Only Espanyol, Real Madrid and Villarreal managed to scrape a point. Although in some matches victory was resisted, as against Getafe, Osasuna, Sevilla or Alavés, the team always found a way to add three at home, driven by the passion of its fans.
Now, the challenge is to maintain solidity at home and improve performance away to avoid giving ground to its competitors. The calendar will bring visits to Valencia, Getafe, Espanyol, Sevilla, Las Palmas, Alavés, Osasuna and Girona, grounds where Atlético must show its best version to continue dreaming of the league title.
