The victory of Atlético de Madrid in front of Barcelona Saturday at the Metropolitano has once again fueled a debate about whether the rojiblanco team is the favorite to win the League, despite the fact that only a quarter of the championship has been played.
One of those who has spoken about it is Javi calleja, former Villarreal coach, who has gone through the microphones of Radio Brand. The coach does not hesitate when asked about this matter: “I do see Atlético as the main candidate for the title. It is showing it. They have a great squad, they are doing very well and have taken an advantage. We will see if the Real Sociedad is maintained. He's having more possession. They are very reliable and talented. It has a highly compensated staff“, said.
Calleja also spoke of Real Madrid: “He doesn't finish maintaining a regularity. Last year, at the end of the season, they were very reliable. This year it is costing them more to have a clean sheet. There are many games left, but I think the key is to defend like last year ”.
“There will be a fight, as ifmpre. Real Madrid and Barcelona, despite the irregularity of this beginning, still have games to play and will end up getting on top and fighting for the title. Real Sociedad is showing a very high level, Atlético de Madrid, Villarreal, Sevilla … The nice thing will be that four or five teams will compete for the first place”, He concluded.