Many top teams in football today like to deploy an intense, high-pressing system that forces opposition mistakes high up the pitch; when executed effectively, this can yield tremendous results. However, it is possible to utilise tactics of the opposite approach, aka a low-block. Low possession rates and a low defensive...
In the ever-evolving football landscape, clubs increasingly rely on strategic recruitment to secure their future success. Atlético Madrid, under the stewardship of sporting director Andrea Berta, has been undergoing a significant squad rebuild aimed at positioning the club as a perennial title contender. This article delves into the recruitment strategies...
Who Is Carlos Martín? Carlos Martín is off to a scintillating start for Mirandés. A loanee from Atlético Madrid, the 21-year-old leads La Liga 2 in goals scored and has a goal contribution rate of 67% for Mirandés. After scoring 18 goals for Atlético Madrid B in the RFEF Segunda...
Famed for his defensive tactics, Diego Simeone and his Atlético Madrid side have only conceded once this season. More impressively, they’re top of the scoring table, too. The caveat is that seven of those 10 goals came against Rayo Vallecano, so the per-game average is skewed, but since the 2023...
It has been a steady decline for Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone ever since the turn of 2021. Los Colchoneros were on course to lift their second La Liga title of the Argentine’s reign and held a ten-point lead at the top of the table in January. By the end...
Atlético Madrid's newest shining star, Pablo Barrios, has made it to the first squad. After a long streak of talent discovery, Atlético has found a gem. Atlético Madrid, unlike Barcelona, has spent so many years at the top of Spanish soccer despite never being the team to discover a star...
Saturday night saw Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo in La Liga. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to...
Wednesday evening saw Atletico Madrid vs Porto in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also...
Saturday night saw Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to...
Monday night saw Valencia vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to answer...
Sunday night saw Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal in La Liga. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to answer...
With 3-0 wins to open the season, Atlético Madrid and Villarreal enter their week two clash with momentum and high expectations. For the Madrid side, there's a hope that their early performances will keep them on pace with the other title contenders, particularly Real Madrid and Barcelona. For Villarreal, last...
Diego Simeone has been Atletico's coach since 2011. During this time, the Rojiblancos have earned the reputation as the "disgusting package" of the Champions League. There is hardly a more unpleasant opponent in knockout games than Atletico. Physical tough and offensively sometimes mercilessly efficient - that's Simeone's football, even if...
On Wednesday night, there were two UEFA Champions League matches in the same time slot. While Liverpool were mostly settled in the tie against Benfica - in Spain, despite enjoying a one-nil advantage, things never looked easy for Man City. At the Metropolitano Stadium, it was a tough 90-minute battle...
Wednesday evening saw Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) * pass networks *...
Tuesday evening saw Manchester City get a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg 1. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and set-pieces * xT (expected threat) *...
Tuesday evening saw Atletico Madrid get a 1-0 win against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, meaning Atletico Madrid go through on aggregate. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps and...
The 2021-22 Champions League round of 16, especially the 2nd legs, has seen some interesting battles. The game between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford could follow them in that list. The first leg already saw Manchester United getting away by snatching a late equalizer to get themselves...
In Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Last-16 first-leg, Atlético Madrid hosted Manchester United at the Wanda Metropolitano. For the first time, Ralf Rangnick and Diego Simeone faced each other in their managerial career. The game ended up in a 1-1 draw with Anthony Elanga coming on as a substitute and scoring...
Wednesday evening saw Atletico Madrid and Man United draw 1-1 in the UEFA Champions League. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis, including; New in February - set pieces! Plus... * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG...
