Atletico win with authority against Valencia and confirm their great form

The importance of rotations in Atletico

This was a match with various incentives. One of the mothers Knowing how the players who will enter the rotation will perform. To: Athletic A busy schedule is approaching with the recovery of the Super Cup match during the week, the derby that will close the trilogy next Sunday and, most importantly, the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. At the Metropolitano and against Athletic. The spotlight was on men like Memphis Depay, the trophy-carrying hero born of a transformation only Simeone understood at the time.

In the red and white temple they were part of the game too neighborhoods, savić anyone reinildo. The Mozambican player was in the top 11 again after 337 days. He was injured at the Bernabéu on February 25 last year. Despite playing minutes in the African Cup, ‘Cholo’ had to adjust many of his moves in attack as he was impeccable defensively, with a plan aimed at making the most of the connection between wingers and wingers. Atlético did a lot of damage in the first half behind Foulquier.

Mamardashvili is one of the fittest goalkeepers in the category, took action quickly. Because Memphis, Nahuel, Lino or Griezmann came together very easily against a team. Valencia Despite the attacks, it did not completely decompose. The Frenchman had his first major domestic opportunity in his boots.

Samu Lino takes advantage of Foulquier’s mistake

The Georgian was a waste of reflexes, as he showed again against Lino a short time later. Much more was needed than Barrios’ pass to the goal in the 35th minute, Valencia was learning from their mistakes. More precisely, to the Dam, Changing bands of Diego López and Fran PérezInjured Canós’ starter Javi Guerra was closer to Hugo Duro in terms of pressure.

Atlético, on the other hand, did not change its mind in front of the box, which included the Spanish coach, among others. Luis de la Fuente; under 21 Santi Denia; and Atlético’s future signing Moise Kean. Just as Valencia was starting to feel better, before half-time, Griezmann took advantage of the absence of Foulquier, a favorite of a former Valencia player, and put the ball in the hole. Samu Lino took the opportunity to describe perfectly. The attempt returned to the visitors’ half, damaged by an error that angered Baraja.

Memphis makes minutes profitable again

Valencia wanted to step forward and open the game. Maintaining defensive proficiency was no longer of any value to Baraja’s team. But after the restart they could only take a breather, Because Atletico is a very confident team. He continued to attack until he scored the goal that secured victory. Another work of tactical engineering that shows how well this team plays, completely going beyond the clichés it has been surrounded by for years.

The 2-0 score came from a pass from Koke, something that will be repeated. Molina made his first game change from the left wing to the center. Memphis repeated as a scorer. His self-confidence was so great that after a short while he made a pass to himself with a spur that showed that the wind was on this team’s side. The situation worsened with Giménez’s early departure. He got angry when doctor Óscar Celada was with him. Even if everyone performs well, Atlético cannot afford to lose a single money in an exciting season.