Atlético Fine-Tunes Set-Piece Strategy
Atlético de Madrid, under Simeone’s leadership, is focusing on refining its set-piece defense after conceding strategic goals in key moments. The Argentine coach, aware of the importance of these actions, especially in decisive knockout matches, has put the focus on correcting the errors that proved costly in the last game.
The goals conceded from corner kicks, both individually and collectively, have raised alarms in the coaching staff. Simeone and Tevenet are working intensely to ensure that the players maintain maximum concentration in these plays.
The coach recalls the importance of set-pieces in the League won in 2014, where this facet of the game was decisive. Although the team has proven to be effective in attacking set-pieces, with several goals originating from corners and free kicks, defending these actions has become a weak point to improve.
Sorloth, one of the main assets in aerial play both in attack and defense, remains key when clearing balls. The next opponent, Athletic, is a team that stands out for its effectiveness in corner kicks, which adds even more urgency to the need to strengthen this aspect of the game. Atlético seeks to regain the defensive solidity that has characterized it, paying special attention to strategy, to face the upcoming challenges with guarantees.
