Riquelme and Camello, return to Atlético in style

Rodrigo Riquelme y Sergio Camel They are men of their word. The two players on loan from Atlético they arrived at Mirandés at the last minute of the summer market to try bring the team closer to permanence and promised to bathe in the Ebro river when it was fulfilled. And not only did they go through its cold waters to complete the challenge, but they ended up as the two great protagonists of the season for the Burgos team, saved with some ease and with two of the second fashion players in their ranks.

Both return to Atlético after a year of enormous growth and a show of the talent in his boots. Of course, before they are concentrated with the U-21 National Team to play the last two qualifying matches for the European Championship against Northern Ireland and Malta. Then the holidays will arrive and it will be time to analyze the future. With 22 years in the case of Riquelme and 21 in that of Camello, the minutes are essential for his growth and multiple First and Second teams knock on his door. Although Simeone will have the last word and the preseason could be decisive in the case of opting for continuity in the squad.

His year on loan at Mirandés could not have been better and both rounded off their season in a farewell in style by thrashing Fuenlabrada. Riquelme, with a new goal and two assists to reaffirm himself as the player with the most goal assists in the competition (12). In the case of the talented midfielder, Etxeberria’s arrival on the bench gave him extra confidence to become the player and generator of the team’s game. In addition to the vision, he has also made clear his arrival (seven goals in the League and one in the Cup) and that skill in driving and to overcome rivals with the dribbling that has given the team so much imbalance.

According to Olocip data, Roro says goodbye to Mirandés as the leader of Segunda in assists and the second best player in the competition in driving. It’s also the best team finisher, leader in pre-assist passes and game construction. Obtains the silver medal in through passes, set pieces, crosses, completion with the foot, offensive contribution, goals with the foot and total rating. His course from less to more (2,121 minutes in the League) leads him to say goodbye as one of the most decisive footballers in the tournament.

In the case of Camello, his scoring importance was evident from day one. With his farewell goal to Fuenlabrada, the striker finishes with 15 goals (in 2,897 minutes in the League), none of them from penalties (yes from rebounds after the goalkeeper saved). He also adds four assists and it can be said that he has become the king of Anduva, where 14 of his goals arrived. Camel says goodbye like the seventh top scorer in the Second Division and the silver medal in second plays, according to Olocip’s statistics. He is also third in the entire league in shot selection. Regarding Mirandés, the striker returns to Atlético after being the best in successful offensive duels, successful aerial duels, second plays, foot finishing, offensive value, total shots, shot selection, foot goals and total value. The striker is second in pre-assist passes.

A double assignment that could not have turned out better. Riquelme and Camello return to the club after amply proving their worth, become references in a team in which they have felt happy and identified and have known how to assume stripes to lead the attack in the fight for permanence. Atlético is in great health in its quarry, although the goal is for the new crop to be able to accompany a Koke who was left alone in the first team last season. Riquelme and Camello have presented their candidacy and have aroused the interest of multiple teams, who know the potential of the two young rojiblancos. Talent and game from the second line and goal in the area, Atlético has two diamonds that have been polished wonderfully in a transfer of bells.