UEFA Champions League: Disappointment named Atletico Madrid
Although highly rated, coach Diego Simeone and his team are having a poor start in the UEFA Champions League, with humiliating defeats.
In the 2024 summer transfer window, Atletico Madrid is one of the teams that spends the most. With more than 200 million euros spent, the Metropolitano stadium has had the service of a series of quality rookies, typically Robin Le Normand, Conor Gallagher, Julian Alvarez or Alexander Sorloth.
Unfortunately, that investment has not yet yielded the expected results, at least in the UEFA arena.Champions LeagueAfter a hard-fought victory in the opening match against Leipzig (2-1), coach Diego Simeone and his team suffered two consecutive humiliating defeats against Benfica (0-4) and Lille (1-3).
The shocking defeat at Benfica was acceptable, but the defeat against the visiting team Lille was a real shock. Because, from the field, the quality of the squad to the experience, Atletico Madrid were superior to their opponents. They even took the lead with a goal by Julian Alvarez in the 8th minute.
Looking at Atletico Madrid's recent form, it's clear that coach Diego Simeone is struggling to get the most out of his new players, and Julian Alvarez is a case in point. The Argentine striker has only scored four goals in all competitions so far.
Objectively speaking, compared to previous seasons, the quality of Atletico Madrid's squad has increased significantly. It is clear that coach Diego Simeone has not been able to "wash the glue" with the "powder" in his hands. That is the main reason why Atletico Madrid is going through a rather disappointing period.
If Atletico Madrid cannot quickly return to a stable trajectory, they will not be able to make a difference in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League, where their goal is the championship. In the past, the Metropolitano team has never won the championship position in the most prestigious arena of European football./.