A Derby of Changing Winds
The derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid ended in a draw, a fair result after a match of changing winds. Madrid had to make amends during the game, as they failed to break down Simeone’s conservative proposal in the first half.
However, the passage through the locker room completely changed them and helped them understand that the only open door was in the width. Atlético collaborated with a dubious defense of the area, highlighted by Giménez, but still, there was a significant improvement in a Madrid that made Oblak bring out his best.
The white team managed with another energy, moved the ball with greater liveliness towards the bands, and the one-on-ones of Rodrygo and Vinicius created plays of real danger. The best defense for Madrid is to be a good attack in this current situation, and their growth put Atlético in suffering mode. Although Simeone’s team also had their chances, the draw was the final result at the Bernabéu, a result that belonged to no one, only to Barcelona.
