The Colchonero Counter-Attack: A Lethal Weapon
Atlético de Madrid, under Simeone’s leadership, has recovered one of its most recognizable hallmarks: the counter-attack. The Rojiblancos are proving to be lethal when they find spaces, a quality that has notably intensified this season.
The statistics speak for themselves: Atlético has scored 15 goals on the counter-attack, surpassing their previous best record (11 in the 2013-14 season, the one with the league title and the Champions League final).
El Cholo has always insisted on the importance of speed and power in transitions, something that is intrinsic in the club’s DNA. The team is physically strong and able to bite in the final stages of the matches.
Players like Giuliano, Llorente and Lino are key pieces in this gear, providing speed and unbalance. In addition, the team has other key players who have also contributed goals on the counter-attack. This offensive deployment places Atlético as one of the most dangerous teams in Europe in this facet of the game, second only to Liverpool and closely followed by teams such as Tottenham and Real Madrid. Undoubtedly, a constant threat to their rivals, especially when they concede spaces on the counter.
