"Daily Sports" wrote an article that after experiencing a poor start with only two points out of nine at the beginning of the season, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone once faced a huge crisis of trust, and some fans even believed that his era was over.
However, the Argentine coach once again showed his tenacity and successfully reversed the decline in less than a month by returning to the origins of "banditism", that is, intensity and impact.
The article pointed out that the real turning point was not a victory, but the away game against Liverpool in the first round of the Champions League. Although the team was defeated by Van Dijk at the last moment, the process of that game allowed Atletico to regain its competitive spirit and "laid the foundation" for the team's recovery. Since that "cathartic" defeat, Atletico have gone on to win all their games, with the only exception being a draw against Celta Vigo due to Lenglet's early sending off.
The final confirmation of the team's return to form was the 5-0 home derby victory over Real Madrid. The victory, which ranged from frustration to ecstasy, "healed the wounds among fans, players and coaching staff."
Today's Atletico Madrid has once again become the "rock-solid" team under Simeone. The key lies in: the running of Alvarez and Griezmann, the vision of Pablo Barrios and Baena, the solid defense composed of Hanchiko and Jimenez, who has returned from injury, and the performance of goalkeeper Oblak. Next, Arteta's Arsenal will be the touchstone to test this resurrected Atletico Madrid.
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