There are many reasons that Atlético de Madrid He has to believe in victory this Saturday in Valladolid, which would give him the league title. And one has a first and last name: Yannick Carrasco. The Belgian, who has offered a good level throughout the season, has raised it exponentially in recent weeks, to the point of being one of the most decisive players in the rojiblanco team.
After spending three weeks without playing between March and April (a penalty game linked to the league break due to the commitments of the national teams, with which he did not play due to physical discomfort) they served him to gain momentum and see the best Carrasco dressed in rojiblanco.
The show began on April 11, during the visit to Villamarín. The Belgian opened the scoring in minute 5 of the game, although his goal did not serve to return from Seville with the three points. A week later he scored in front of the Eibar in the Metropolitano and three days later, on the same stage, another goal against the Huesca. On matchday 36 he again saw the door before the Real society.
But it is that in addition to the goals, Carrasco has also become a luxury assistant, with last Sunday's clash against Osasuna still in memory. He was the author of the pass to Luis Suarez in the 88th minute of the game, after a good maneuver in the area, which allowed Atlético to overcome the crash, stay in the lead and continue to depend on itself to be champion.
Since that April 11, Carrasco has scored four goals and has given five assists. Nobody is being as decisive as him at Atlético de Madrid in this season finale, except for Oblak, with key saves, although it cannot be compared due to the different positions on the pitch.