Atlético: Going for Second Place with Grit and Aerial Play
Atlético de Madrid is looking optimistically towards the LaLiga runner-up spot. Despite the league title looking complicated, second place is within reach, especially considering the six-point distance from Real Madrid, who still have tough matches ahead.
The victory against Rayo Vallecano demonstrated that Cholo Simeone’s team not only has this goal in mind, but also puts it into practice on the field. The match against the Vallecans was resolved with two headers in the first half.
Sorloth opened the scoring with a header, followed by another goal from Gallagher, also a header. Although Atlético usually stands out for its ground play, the presence of Sorloth has added a new dimension to the Rojiblanco attack, providing a valuable alternative in the aerial game.
The Norwegian has become a key revulsive, and together with other players such as Giménez and Lenglet, he has contributed to Atlético scoring nine headed goals so far this season.
The victory against Rayo Vallecano at the Metropolitano, where Atlético has only lost to Barcelona, allows the Rojiblanco team to breathe easier in the standings. Athletic, which is chasing Atlético, is six points behind and has the Europa League as a possible distraction.
