Though Ángel Correa opened the scoring early with a spectacular finish from midfield, the opening hour of the match all went in favor of Villarreal. It was when Diego Simeone brought on his substitutes in the sixty-third minute that his team’s mentality changed, and they took the game to their opponents rather than sitting back […]
It was a karmic finish for Atlético Madrid, as they were the side to experience a loss at the hands of a late set piece goal, when Lucas Ocampos’ eighty-eighth minute volley from a corner kick made it 2-1 for Sevilla. Though Atlético Madrid controlled the majority of the match, they just couldn’t find the […]
Though neither side could imprint themselves upon the game through possession of the ball, Real Madrid claimed three points in the derby by showing how ruthless they can be in transition. While Diego Simeone’s side showed signs of life late on in the second half, it was too little too late for Atlético Madrid to […]
A two goal lead and a red card did not signal comfort for Liverpool in Spain, but with the backing of the Anfield crowd, this contest turned out to be one-sided. On a nigh-on perfect night for the hosts, they coasted into the Round of 16, leaving their guests in a heap of trouble. Tactical […]
Fifteen minutes into this contest, Liverpool were odds on to run riot over the hosts. But the stardust of Atlético Madrid’s brightest talent, their growing threat on the break, and an array of officiating decisions came together to produce a dramatic five goal spectacle that pushed Jürgen Klopp’s men to the final whistle. Tactical analysis […]
Whilst Barcelona may have dominated possession throughout the match, they struggled to create meaningful chances or even test Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Their offense was one-dimensional, making it very easy for Diego Simeone’s men to shut them down in the final third and then capitalize through counterattacks. Tactical analysis and match report by Charlie […]
Atlético Madrid started the match off slowly, going down to a Raul De Tomás goal late in the first half. Diego Simeone’s half-time substitutions would end up making the difference in the match, as they opened up this Espanyol side and were able to play through their tight defensive structure that had repelled Atlético Madrid […]
Two of LaLiga’s Champions League representatives, in contrasting runs of form, faced off in Madrid. Atlético were rarely tested at the back as Villarreal failed to progress despite seeing plenty of the ball. Villarreal’s backline were unable to say the same as they were made to work from the get-go by the hosts who excelled […]
Ninety minutes stood between Atlético Madrid and the league title. In classic Atlético style, the game took a rocky turn, as Valladolid’s deep defensive block took the sting out of their guests. But the away side held their nerve, turning around the game’s dynamic to wrap up domestic glory. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
While their rivals fell before them, Atlético Madrid hoped to put one hand on the LaLiga crown with a win in this duel. Amid the carousel at the top of the table, the hosts blocked out the chaos, and put in a solid display to shut down Real Sociedad. Working from a flexible 4-3-3 shape, […]