Atlético Dreams of a League of 14
Atlético de Madrid faces a final stretch of the season reminiscent of the epic comeback of 2022, when they secured their place in the Champions League after a pep talk from Gil Marín.
Now, three years later, the situation is different: it’s not just about securing a spot in the top European competition, but about fighting for the La Liga title. The team faces this ‘League of 14’ with optimism and the ambition to score as many points as possible.
The calendar looks favorable, with the advantage of hosting direct rivals such as Athletic and Barcelona at the Metropolitano. In addition, most of the away matches will be against teams from the lower half of the table.
The numbers from the first round against these same rivals are encouraging. Beyond La Liga, Atlético also has important challenges in the Copa del Rey, where they will face Barcelona in a two-legged tie, and in the Champions League, where they will seek to advance to the quarter-finals.
Despite the demanding challenges ahead, the team is confident in its chances. The goal is clear: to face each match as a final, without making long-term calculations, and to take advantage of the good form to fight for all the titles at stake.
