Chapter 237: Leading
Chapter 239 leads
There is no doubt that the result of this match could not have been more satisfactory for Atletico Madrid.
They managed to level their opponents on points and level with Barcelona on goal difference. Now all the focus is on the 38th round of La Liga, the final game of the league.
In terms of title contention, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are still inseparable. Meanwhile, in terms of relegation, Córdoba and Almeria have already confirmed relegation, with one remaining relegation spot between Granada and Deportivo La Coruna.
At this time, Granada and Deportivo La Coruna are tied on 34 points. Granada have a minus thirty-five goal difference while Deportivo La Coruna has minus twenty-five.
But coincidentally, the opponents of these two teams are also two teams that need to compete for the title!
Deportivo will face Barcelona and Granada will face Atletico Madrid!
When on the verge of relegation, the fighting power of the relegation team is not to be underestimated, but in the same way, the two teams that need to compete for the championship will definitely not relax!
The relegation battle is a championship battle!
The final round of La Liga is about to begin.
From the perspective of the two relegation teams, the pressure on Deportivo La Coruna is relatively less. Because facing two championship teams, the probability of losing the relegation team is still quite high.
As long as both relegation teams lose at the same time, Deportivo La Coruna can succeed in relegation by virtue of goal difference.
But again, no one can guarantee how much fighting power Granada, already on the death line, will be able to burst out, in case they overturn Atletico Madrid?
Such an outcome can be prevented.
Therefore, A Coruña will definitely not dare to take it lightly. To a certain extent, the encounter between the two teams competing for the championship and the two teams in relegation is actually very fair, and only those who can really have strong willpower can survive!!
Deportivo coach Pararo said in an interview: "Our team is still in relegation, although the opponent is Barcelona, but we will do our best to try to get a point, this point can really ensure our relegation success, in addition, we will not think about other results!" ”
Granada, for its part, expressed the same determination: "We are on the verge of relegation, or rather, we are falling off a cliff, but there is a glimmer of life ahead of us!" That's to get at least a point against Atletico Madrid at home! Now we have only one way to go. The whole team is working towards this goal. ”
When a reporter interviewed Simeone, he mentioned that the last round of Atletico Madrid was an away game, and compared with Barcelona at home, Atletico Madrid seemed to be under more pressure.
Simeone said: "We have been suppressed by Barcelona this season, you know the last round, you all know what happened. It's like that in professional football, the pressure is everywhere, but my team can handle it very well. In my opinion, in the final round, the chances are equal for both sides. Only the side that can have really strong willpower can win the championship in the end. ”
Regardless of what the two sides say before the game, the final result will only be known through the game.
On May 23, the 38th round of the Spanish Primera League, ten matches started at the same time.
At Granada's home stadium, the Estadio Nueva Los Carmens, Atletico Madrid came to this stadium to challenge its owner, Granada.
Fans at this stadium certainly won't welcome Atletico Madrid. Because if Atletico Madrid wins the title, then Granada will definitely be relegated regardless of the outcome of the other match.
A Coruña can accept a defeat, as long as Granada loses as well. But Granada can't, losing means relegation, they need at least one draw to be relegated!
Therefore, Atletico Madrid started their last league game of the season in such a hostile stadium, and it was also the one that decided whether they could win the championship or not!
From the very beginning of the game, Granada's players moved quite a lot, Griezmann took the ball and was about to break through, but was directly tackled to the ground by the opponent.
After the midfielder Itura shoveled Griezmann over, not only did he not have the slightest sense of friendliness, but he stepped back with murderous eyes.
Atletico Madrid is fighting for the title, but Granada is fighting for survival!
There was applause from the audience, and it was clear that the fans were very appreciative of Itura's actions.
"That's right, just do it!"
"Shovel them !!"
"Let them pee their pants!!"
When the weak face the strong, this method is often the easiest for the weak to use.
Your Atletico Madrid players are all big stars, you have an annual salary of millions, are you willing to fight hard with us dicks?
If you don't want to break your leg, be honest!!
The murderous aura in Itura's eyes unmistakably expressed such an aura.
However, Granada will have to pay some price for their foul before they can flex their teeth, with Atletico Madrid's set-piece up front.
Itura would never have imagined that his warning to Griezmann before the opening kick-off would turn out to be a big mistake!
Koke's free kick was sent into the penalty area, and Li Qingshan pressed the central defender Mains to knock the ball into the net!!
Atletico Madrid got off to a dream start, scoring in less than two minutes of the opening period!!
On the other pitch, Enrique's assistant kept an eye on Atletico Madrid's side at all times.
"Atletico Madrid scored, Li Qingshan's goal!"
An assistant reported to Enrique.
Atletico Madrid scored and Enrique was not surprised. Even if the ball came a little early.
This match is the moment when Barcelona and Atletico Madrid compete for goals!
Enrique nodded, signaling that he understood.
But he didn't show any expression because of this, he didn't move.
Now on the field, Barcelona has also besieged Deportivo La Coruna, and the news of Li Qingshan's goal is obviously unknown to the Barcelona players on the field now.
But soon they knew.
Because when Messi took the ball and was about to break through, a huge boo suddenly broke out at the Camp Nou.
Of course, it is impossible for Barcelona fans to boo Messi, then, the only possibility is that Atletico Madrid has scored!!
Score so early!
Even Messi was a little surprised. He was a little flurry, and there was no room for him to continue to break through. So he could only pass the ball to Iniesta and continue to organize a wave of attacks.
There's still a long way to go, it's a 90-minute war.
But now, Atletico Madrid is half a position ahead.