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Atletico Madrid are now in an awkward predicament about where they are as a club. They are still and probably forever will be behind Real Madrid and Barcelona in terms of reputation and resources, but they are also quite some distance ahead of the chasing pack. They have solidified their place as Spain’s third team to the extent that they can’t really claim that underdog identity anymore even if it’s still true. If Atleti want to continue to grow, they need to act like a big club and Diego Simeone has gone some way to doing this by adding some sparkle on top of the grit and resilience this season. The game against Valencia would be the perfect match-up to put it to the test – another strong team fighting for a Champions League spot. Simeone lined up his side in a 4-4-2, while Nuno Espirito Santo went with a rough 4-4-2 diamond, with his midfield moving around fluidly. The game’s opening was played at a quick pace, both teams pressing intensely, however there was nothing in the way of proper chances. Atletico were constantly hitting it long whereas Valencia were struggling to play the ball through. When Valencia’s centre-backs […]
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