Confirmation time for Atlético de Madrid. After thrashing on Wednesday in Pamplona, reuniting with the victory at home, leaving his door to zero away from the Metropolitan, and that players like Koke, Joao Félix or Llorente take a step forward, it is time to corroborate it on each front to Valladolid.
Almost three and a half months later, the ball will roll again in the Metropolitano. He did it for the last time on March 7, in front of the Seville. encounter that ended with another tie and that weighed down the mattress hopes of finalizing the championship between the first four. But in the two days that have been played after the restart, Atlético has managed to reverse the situation. Face this date, the 30th, in fourth position. He already depends on himself to achieve the minimum goal of the season. That is not little. And he will be third if he wins the pucelanos after the draw of the Seville before him Barca in the Pizjuán.
The Madrid team cannot fail. Players are aware of this. And his coach. Simeone, who made four changes at El Sadar, assumes that he will have to continue to count on more than eleven footballers for this whirlwind of matches. Thus, it is expected that today there will be news in the team, such as the return of Trippier on the right side, Arias or Hermoso on the left instead of a I gave it who needs rest. Thomas will return to double pivot. Llorente, Lemar and Carrasco They also have options. AND Coast and Morata they play another square in attack to accompany Joao. The ones who won't be sure are Philip and Vrsaljko, which are still the casualties of Cholo at the moment. The call will not be known until this Saturday.
The handicap for him AthleticFor the first time, it will be playing in the Metropolitano without the support of his fans. First game behind closed doors of the new rojiblanco stadium. The team will have to get used to playing without its bouncy fans. He will not have the 12th player to lend a hand, but what Atlético is playing is a lot to mislead.
He Valladolid of Sergio He is on the rise, with four points out of six possible after the return, and with the confidence that is seen eight points above the descent. A dangerous opponent against which Atlético could no longer in the first leg in Skunk.
Without margin of error, Atlético cannot fail in the Metropolitano against Valladolid. You must confirm the good feelings exhibited in Pamplona.