Atletico's away disaster

Atlético Madrid are having a forgettable start to the 2025/26 La Liga and Champions League away season, with a record that couldn't be worse: winless in all 6 matches played.

Simeone was defeated in England.

Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 at home in the Champions League in the early hours of October 22. This was their second defeat in the Champions League this season, after a 2-3 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Atletico have only won one match in the qualifying round and will have to work hard if they want to continue.

In La Liga, poor away results have also left them behind in the title race. In four away games in La Liga this season, they have drawn three and lost one, scoring just five goals and conceding six. 1-1 draws against Alavés, Mallorca and Celta Vigo, and a 2-1 defeat to Espanyol, have shown a lack of attacking effectiveness, with just 1.7 shots on target per game. Their possession has been good, but Atlético have failed to convert their chances.

The disaster continued in the Champions League, when they lost 0-4 to Arsenal at the Emirates. This poor away record since the start of the season raises a big question: Is Diego Simeone, who once led Atlético to the top with his solid defense and steely mentality, past his prime? In more than a decade in charge, Simeone has turned Atlético into a force with two La Liga titles and deep runs in the Champions League.

However, this season has shown signs of saturation. His pragmatic style of play no longer seems to suit the current squad. Atletico also lacks the creativity and energy needed to deal with attacking opponents. A lack of away wins has demonstrated a lack of tactical flexibility, especially when Atlético face teams in form like Arsenal. Fans are starting to lose patience, and the pressure is mounting on Simeone.

Source: https://znews.vn/tham-hoa-san-khach-cua-atletico-post1595877.html