Sometimes an image explains reality better than we could with words. Yesterday there was a moment at Barça-Atlético that put on the table the differences that exist right now between the locker rooms of one and the other team. It was during the hydration break the first time. Along with the visiting bench, Atlético players making pineapple and listening carefully to Simeone and its coaching staff. A few meters away, Barça footballers scattered and taking advantage, effectively, to hydrate. So like this:
The hydration break at Barça-Atlético.
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As soon as that image was seen on television, it spread like wildfire on social networks. On the one hand, Atlético fans proud to see the group's cohesion, which follows Simeone's guidelines. “This is indeed a team,” many boasted. For the other, many Barça fans lamented for that feeling of detachment between the players and the coaches.
In the case of the Catalans, this also joins what happened at Celta-Barcelona, also in the hydration break. Then Sarabia, Setien's second, did try to give directions to Messi, but he did not attend as the coach expected. AS has already reported that the players are not convinced by Sarabia's treatment and that There was a tense meeting of the squad with Setién after the puncture by Vigo.
The image, casual or causal, went viral and gave food for thought between each other fans. Setién's comparison with Simeone, the trend shown by both teams in the competition, the involvement of footballers …