Atletico's (almost) perfect week

Atlético spent the three months of the break gripped by fear of not qualifying for the next Championes, it was sixth. LaLiga is back, three days have passed and the picture is totally different for the rojiblancos. In one week they have added seven points out of nine and after each game they have been climbing one place: fifth, fourth, third. Even with Sevilla, but is already on the First podium. In addition to their own results, they have helped the stumbling blocks of its rivals: those of Lopetegui and also Real Sociedad, Getafe and Valencia.

Much less the goal is tied, but the first part of the job is done. In an eleven-day miniLiga, the locker room was aware of how important it was to start with strength, because if not the gap could be opened. In addition, the calendar was intimidating, with two trips to visit Athletic and Osasuna. In Bilbao tables were signed and he worried that the team was getting complicated with so much draw (13 go already); the point was made good with the victory in Pamplona and against Valladolid the week was finished: 7 of 9. Sevilla remains in five, Getafe in two and Real and Valencia, who play this Sunday, at most will add four .

The good news, in addition to the results that are those that approve or suspend in the end, they come for the sensations. For example, because it is seen that Atlético has a deep squad. Between the first and the second match, Simeone switched four players; between the second and the third, seven. And it has made 14 of the 15 substitutions available. Total has already used 20 footballers in three games and only Oblak and Giménez have made full. If the injuries respect, the Cholo has a wide range to choose from.

In addition, between good and not so good football moments, six different attackers have seen the door in this golden week: Diego Costa, João Félix (two), Llorente, Morata, Carrasco and Vitolo. There are no droughts that end up generating anxiety. And in our own goal, Oblak has conceded just one goal in three games. Although he still does not have it easy, he will fight to the end for Zamora.

For everything, Atlético already scores. The club has demanded from the technicians and the team that it is necessary to enter the Champions and Gil Marín himself has conveyed to them that it is a high priority. The fear of being left out was real and now that he has put himself ahead of his rivals, it is about finishing the job. The next stage passes through Levante (in La Nucía), Alavés (at home) and Barça (in Camp Nou).