Atletico Madrid disappointed. |
In just the last 4 matches, Atletico Madrid have lost almost everything. In La Liga, coach Diego Simeone's team lost to Getafe, Barcelona despite having a lead, then continued to lose points to Espanyol, also in the leading position. In the Champions League, the "Rojiblancos" were eliminated by Real Madrid after a penalty shootout.
Atletico currently have 57 points in La Liga, six points behind Barcelona, having played one game more. The Madrid team's hopes of saving their trophyless season rest on the Copa del Rey, having reached the semi-finals and drawing 4-4 in the first leg at Barcelona's home ground.
Returning to the match of round 29 of La Liga, Atletico Madrid played deadlocked against the opponent who was fighting for relegation and had to rely on a moment of brilliance from Cesar Azpilicueta to open the scoring. In the 38th minute, the former Chelsea captain volleyed from outside the penalty area, sending the ball into the net, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
Coach Simeone was aware that the one-goal advantage was too fragile. He sent Julian Alvarez onto the field in the 64th minute in the hope of helping the visitors find another goal. Before "El Cholo's" calculations could take effect, Atletico Madrid conceded a goal due to an individual mistake.
In the 73rd minute, Clement Lenglet pulled down Leandro Cabrera in the penalty area, leading to a penalty. Javi Puado took advantage of the opportunity from 11 meters away to score the equalizer for Espanyol.
In the rest of the match, Atletico tried to put pressure but could not score more goals, thereby accepting the fourth consecutive draw against the Catalan opponent.
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