Vallecas is, with the numbers in hand, a paying territory for Atlético de Madridwho has five consecutive victories in the Rayo field, where Under Simeone he only lost onceThe last precedent was also scandalous, with the 0-7 of last season which was however only a mirage because the red and whites had not managed to maintain regularity off the field. Metropolitan.
Simeone has faced Rayo Vallecano 17 times and this 2-1 in the 12-13 season is his only defeat. The record is 14 wins and two draws.one in Madrid and another to zero in Vallecas on the first day of the 14-15 season. Since that match, every time Atlético crosses the bridge, it is to take the three points.
Simeone’s men arrive at the match that will close the day on Sunday riding a wave of euphoria caused by his last-minute victory over Leipzig in Champions League training. However, it is now time to face the League and They have no other result than victory, with leaders Barcelona already four points behind. It will be the third away game of the season, with the result being a draw at Villarreal and a win at San Mamés against Athletic.
The team returned to work this Friday with the direction of Vallecas, where There will certainly be changes in the composition. Simeone rehearsed the plans yesterday with Sorlothwho asked for more efficiency. It is not necessary to exclude a striker trained by the Norwegian and Julián Álvarez, another one who is in the spotlight for his poor performance, because what is certain is that there will be rotations, and even more so since next week will once again be a two-game week. Gallagher to return to starting XI and players may also like Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lino either Nahuel who were not starters against Leipzig. A possible eleven could be that formed by Oblak, Nahuel, Le Normand, Witsel, Azpilicueta, Lino, De Paul, Gallagher, Griezmann, Julián Álvarez And Sorloth.
