The comebacks go through Cunha

Matheus Cunha knows that he has a complicated role at Atlético, but he tries to take advantage of the opportunities that Simeone is giving him. It has not been a starter yet, but has entered as a revulsive in four games and it has given him time to take several joys. Not in the form of his own goal, but of his teammates. He took the field in three games that Atleti lost and in which he ended up scoring. It is clear that something does well and that it has something of a talisman.

The brazilian it was released during the visit of Villarreal, just before the break. Atlético was having a great game, but was losing 1-2. And Simeone put Cunha on top next to Correa, because shortly before he had removed Suárez. The debutante gave four passes, recovered all good and saw 2-2 very closely that Mandi scored on his own door. First joy in the Wanda Metropolitano.

His next presence was around the break, at the home of the Spanish, and the situation was much more complicated. He entered the field in the 71st minute by a Luis Suárez who came out denying and with 1-0. Cunha participated in the final siege and Atleti turned the scoreboard around with a goal from Carrasco and another from Lemar in 99 '.

Later stayed to zero against Porto and against Athletic he entered in the 77th minute of a game that was already broken by the expulsion of João Félix and with his teammates quite unhinged. This time his entry into the field did not give the team revenue, but at least Simeone showed him that he continues to count on him within the second unit.

No goals or assists

AND in Getafe, the script was similar to Cornellà's. First part disastrous, 1-0 against and the coach looking for solutions on the bench. In 67 ', still with Getafe ahead, Cunha entered for Griezmann; in '74 he caused Aleñá to be expelled and what came ahead, is written, followed the script of the RCDE Stadium. Two Atleti goals for a new comeback.

I mean, Cunha entered when Atleti lost against Villarreal, Espanyol and Getafe and ended up tying the first and winning the next two. Seven points in favor in the forward's personal balance. AND good details and good feelings, but that have not translated into goals or assists. Not even in shots, because he has not yet put any goalkeeper to the test. But it is there. Against Alavés, surely he will also have a little while and then great nights come (Milan and Barça). Cunha also has to give more, but for now his presence is positive for the team.