Diego Simeone outlines which La Liga video games will determine title race
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has provided a touch at his La Liga title technique because the marketing campaign restarts this weekend.
Los Rojiblancos signed off for the worldwide break with a double blow of frustration as Actual Madrid controversially eradicated them from the UEFA Champions League.
That setback allowed Simeone to rally his workforce however a subsequent league defeat to leaders Barcelona was an actual physique blow.
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and Simeone and his gamers have been left reeling.
The previous midfielder returned to Argentina for a break final week, to recharge his batteries for a crunch run-in, however his annoyance over the Alvarez incident stays clear.
His workforce face 5 La Liga video games earlier than the tip of April, plus a Copa del Rey semi ultimate second-leg at dwelling to Barcelona, after a 4-4 draw within the reverse cup recreation.
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From the beginning of Could, Atletico Madrid then have 5 extra league video games earlier than the tip of the season, together with only one towards a workforce at present within the prime half.
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That would play to Simeone’s profit as he appears to make up a seven-point hole behind Hansi Flick’s present tempo setters.
“I used to be left feeling actually upset the primary few days after these video games [against Real Madrid and Barcelona],” as per quotes from .
“As for the title, La Liga is determined within the final 5 matches. These groups who nonetheless have an opportunity at that stage of the season are those who will compete for the last word objective of the trophy.”
Simeone’s workforce actually nonetheless have an opportunity within the ultimate weeks, as from their final 10 opponents, solely Actual Betis are at present contained in the European qualification spots.