They have shocked the whole of Europe over the past 2 seasons to break up the Clasico monopoly and become a force in Europe. However despite gaining mass recognition, they are not a wealthy club and you wonder if they could keep up the current level of performances if Diego Simeone departed. Are they sustainable as a top club? … [Read more...]
Antoine Griezmann – Atletico’s ultimate winger
When we consider an Atletico Madrid team, playing at their best, we only have to look at the workmen-like team spirit, employed by their bullish manager Diego Simeone. Tough, physical and robust describe their players, roared on by a packed Vicente Calderon stadium. To be worthy of a place in the champions line-up you must prove yourself as fighter, someone willing to put their head in where it hurts most, a quality in which strikers Falcao, and Diego Costa have shown in recent times. … [Read more...]
Atletico vs Almeria preview
Atletico Madrid will go into Saturday’s game with Almeria knowing anything less than a win may all but end their slim title ambitions. Diego Simeone’s side were unable to replicate the performance that earned them a 4-0 victory over rivals Real Madrid earlier in the month, slipping to a 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo last week and moving seven points behind the leaders. Despite that setback,defender Jesus Gamez believes the champions are in a good position to retain their title: … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo preview
Atletico Madrid will be looking to continue their brilliant run of form as they prepare for a trip to Celta Vigo. Diego Simeone’s men are unbeaten in La Liga in 2015 and will go into Sunday’s match on the back of their biggest win over Real Madrid since 1947. … [Read more...]