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Atletico Madrid preview ahead of Inter trip

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Atletico Madrid preview ahead of Inter trip

Take a look at Soccer Italia’s preview of Atletico Madrid forward of their Champions League Spherical of 16 tie with Inter.

The Present Scenario

Atletico Madrid are in one thing of an odd place at the moment, having performed fairly good soccer all season, however conceded a number of targets, and so they discover themselves out of the Liga title race. Meaning this Champions League knockout, and their Copa del Rey semi-final towards Athletic Membership have taken on large significance.

Most Atletico followers have loved their soccer this season, significantly from Antoine Griezmann, who has a robust argument to be one of the best participant in Spain at the moment. Behind him, they’ve a proficient midfield, however their backline is the most important weak spot, and take a look at as they could, they can not put in dependable efficiency on the again. That performs out with their quite rollercoaster kind, which has seen them win simply two of their final 5.

They’re the one crew to beat Actual Madrid this season (twice) and so they’re additionally 8th away from house in La Liga.

What to anticipate from the drafting board – Diego Simeone

Los Rojiblancos arrange in a 3-5-2/5-3-2, usually headed by Alvaro Morata and Griezmann. The previous has made the squad, however is unlikely to begin, and certainly one of Memphis Depay, Angel Correa or Marcos Llorente will companion the Frenchman. The latter made a shock begin there over the weekend towards Las Palmas, and scored a brace within the course of, however Memphis Depay has been averaging higher than a objective per sport by way of objective contributions in 2024.

Behind them, captain Koke Resurreccion can be partnered by Rodrigo de Paul and sure Saul Niguez or Pablo Barrios. This has partially been their weak spot this season, Atletico have struggled to regulate video games when they should, regardless of having so many gamers on the again. There are only some of them that may naturally put their foot on the ball when the sport wants slowed. Axel Witsel has been a surprisingly good central defender, and Mario Hermoso brings the ball out from the again, both facet of Jose Maria Gimenez if he’s match.

The flanks are prone to be given to Samuel Lino on the left, an lively Brazilian winger, and certainly one of Nahuel Molina or Llorente, if he isn’t up entrance.

Gamers which may catch your eye

Be careful for Lino, who has been electrical at his finest, and could be very laborious to cease when he will get going. Fast and hard-working, he’ll attempt to get to the byline or reduce in from the sting of the field to whip a shot or a cross in.

A stat to remember

Two for one! Solely Manchester Metropolis scored extra targets within the group phases, and there’s no pair extra deadly in Europe than Morata and Griezmann. 47 objective contributions between them, Simone Inzaghi can be delighted that Morata isn’t absolutely match for the primary leg.