Simeone’s men are very close to reaching their historic record, which is 32 days without enjoying the ‘maximum sentence’
Sunday, May 8, 2022. That day Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid in the ‘Derby of the capital’. The result was short, 1-0 thanks a goal that Carrasco converted from the penalty spot. soto degreeafter consultation with the VAR, indicated the maximum penalty for an action in which Vallejo stepped on Cunha inside the penalty area. Since, after spending nearly 11 months, those of Simeone don’t know what it is to “shoot” from 11 yards.
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How many days has passed Atlético de Madrid without the referees awarding them a penalty?
That data has many translations. For a start, the colchoneros add a total of 30 games without enjoying that situationsomething very close to its historical record. Dating back to 1942, the rojiblancos went 32 games without penalties in their favour. The worst streak since the start of the ‘Simeone era’ has already been matched; between the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years, they also logged 30 days without the maximum penalty. One more game and the record would be broken; two more and it would be the worst streak in the club’s history in this regard.
In addition, Atlético de Madrid is the only team that has not received a penalty kick so far this season. Simeone’s men have changed radically in the second round and They are currently one of the strongest teams in Spainbut that is of course not due to the frequent shooting from 11 meters.
Source: Goal