Opportunities are there to be seized and the Atletico Madrid I knew that I had a very big one against Valencia. The colchoneros needed a victory to put pressure on Real Sociedad and Betis, the persecutors in the fight for the Champions League places. the many of Antoine Griezmann and Yannick Carrasco were enough to defeat the Valencians (2-0).
The match began with a strong dominance by the rojiblancos. Valencia proposed a match in which they would wait for the course of time to feel more comfortable. So far, the strategy has worked out perfectly. Atleti approached the Ché goal, but without any danger. Again, Depay he had been a starter, reaffirming that he is a magnificent striker for this team.
Rodrigo de Paul confirmed his good form with a superb match. The Argentine returned from the World Cup with charged batteries and has shown it. He accumulates numerous titles loaded with a great game, accompanied by an excellent attitude in defensive tasks. It seems that Simeone has found his reflection on the grass.
The VAR warning
The occasions with the passage of time were given. Depay had a header that went very close to Mamardashvili’s goal, who barely moved when he saw the Dutchman. The plan, at that instant price, was breaking into a thousand pieces for Baraja and Marchena. Blessed situation in which they played for Valencia. And to which they have arrived as coaches. It is the penance they have to do for being idols of the club. Something similar happened to Cholo when he took over the team.
Griezmann’s effectiveness is different from Depay’s. The Frenchman defined his first great chance with a tremendous left-footed shot to the long post. And he advanced his team. There was an explosion of joy from the fans and from Simeone himself. Without Europe and without a Cup, they have no choice but to cling to the League. And certify qualification for the Champions League as soon as possible.
There was no sign of Valencia when they linked several passes and made a play that completely baffled the Atleti defense. The ball ended up at the feet of Hugo Duro, who equalized after beating Jan Oblak. But the VAR notice arrived. At the start of the play, Foulquier had brought Depay down. And the referee annulled the goal. The game would have changed completely.
The passage through changing rooms
Simeone protested like never before for that goal to be annulled after noticing Foulquier’s foul. What a mistake the Valencian defense made. With the fear still in the body, Atleti was able to maintain the advantage until it was time to go to the changing rooms. Saved by the Bell.
The break did not change Atleti’s plan, which needed a second goal more than ever to leave victory in its pocket. That’s how they came out, like a gale, in the second half. And the goal was not long in coming. It was the work of Carrasco, who, like Griezmann in the first half, was able to define perfectly. The triangulation was inside the area and showed the problems in defense of the ché. Then Lemar extended the lead after a cross from Morata.
The victory allows the rojiblancos to be six points behind Real Sociedad and nine behind Betis, although both still have to play. Valencia, meanwhilegets into trouble because if Getafe beat Sevilla they will fall to relegation.
Opportunities are there to be seized and the Atletico Madrid I knew that I had a very big one against Valencia. The colchoneros needed a victory to put pressure on Real Sociedad and Betis, the persecutors in the fight for the Champions League places. the many of Antoine Griezmann and Yannick Carrasco were enough to defeat the Valencians (2-0).
