Chapter 228 The Key to the Field

Atletico Madrid have just three games left this season.

During the tactics meeting, Simeone wrote down the names of each of their opponents in turn on the tactics board.

In fact, there are only two opponents. Because the opponent in the Champions League final is also Barcelona.

On May 17, the thirty-seventh and penultimate round of La Liga, from this round of the league, all La Liga matches kick off at the same time.

Atletico Madrid hosts Barcelona!

This will be the most crucial game of the season, and it is also the most focused game of this round of La Liga, and at the end of the season, the title battle is undoubtedly the most eye-catching, and the title game is more eye-catching than the relegation battle.

Atletico Madrid are now three points behind Barcelona and six behind Barcelona on goal difference!

The form is very bad for Atletico Madrid. In addition to beating Barcelona, it is also necessary to score as many goals as possible – preferably with a goal difference of more than three goals, equal for Barcelona in points, and at the same time have an advantage in goal difference.

This is the task of the 37th round of the league of Atletico Madrid.

On May 23, in the final round of the league, Atletico Madrid played away to Granada and Barcelona hosted Deportivo La Coruna. If Atletico Madrid can beat Barcelona in the 37th round, this round of the league will be the final time for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to compete on goal difference. Whoever has the most goal difference will win the championship. Of course, the key is that Atletico Madrid can win at home, otherwise everything will be over.

Granada and Deportivo La Coruna are currently third and fourth from bottom in the league and, if nothing else, a third relegation spot in La Liga will be created between the two teams. These are two teams that are desperate for relegation, and neither Madrid nor Barcelona will be difficult to play against.

The championship battle and the relegation battle were staged at the same time, and with the blessing of such a double halo, it undoubtedly made these two games more concerned.

Of course, all of this is premised on Atletico Madrid's home win over Barcelona.

Simeone drew three triangles in front of Barcelona's name to show the importance of this opponent.

There is no doubt that the 37th round of the league is a back-to-back battle for Atletico Madrid. The only good news for the team is that Atletico Madrid is playing at home, which may be beneficial to the team!

The good news for the team is that the two rounds of the league, plus the Champions League final on June 6, will be long enough to allow the team plenty of time to adjust and rest, which means that the team can face the opponent in the most complete squad and form!

This season, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have been competing on almost all sides, from the league to the Champions League, both teams have met at the last minute.

However, in the league, Barcelona are undoubtedly the more active side with the advantage of points.

The Catalan media has shouted the goal of a treble, which is not unrealistic for Barcelona. They are three points ahead of Atletico Madrid in the league and can lift the title if they can draw with Atletico Madrid on the road.

A draw can be a win, while Atletico Madrid will have to go all out to win. This is undoubtedly a big advantage in a football game.

In the Copa del Rey, Barcelona also reached the final, against Espanyol. The mighty Barcelona are undoubtedly the favourites to win the title.

In the Champions League final, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid met in a narrow way.

It's no wonder that the Catalan media are shouting about the Triple Crown. "World Sports Newspaper" said this time it is indeed Li Jufu who makes many fans feel very much, first of all, in the league, Barcelona's advantage is quite obvious, and the possibility of Atletico Madrid wanting to turn the tables is indeed very small. In the Copa del Rey final, although Espanyol is Barcelona's derby opponent, the difference in strength between the two sides in the lineup is where it is, and Barcelona is also very likely to win this championship.

The only suspense is the Champions League final. However, "World Sports" moved out the iron law that "since the reform of the Champions League, no team has been able to successfully defend the Champions League" as the basis, which also made many people feel that what he said is reasonable, and I don't even know how to refute it.

Even Manchester United in its heyday, Barcelona in the era of dreams, and the Galaxy Battleship Real Madrid have nothing to do, Atletico Madrid, a small team in Madrid, how can he surpass these super giants?

The Catalan media consider themselves to be very calm and objective in their views, but everyone understands what they mean.

The impact of media opinion on players and teams cannot be ignored in a crucial game, with Le Monde Sport and Daily Sport, as well as a number of other Catalan tabloids, bringing the rhythm up in an attempt to put more pressure on Atletico Madrid.

The pressure on Atletico Madrid is really high, because these three games are all games for them to win with all their might, and losing any game means that a title that is about to be on their lips flies away. Of course, the league title also depends on the comparison of goal difference between the two sides, and Atletico Madrid is still at a disadvantage in this regard.

Even if you are a professional player, when you face such a lot of pressure, you will be greatly affected.

After the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Simeone gave the team two days off before closing the training base and banning all media from his team and players.

With one day to go before one of the league's most crucial games, Simeone needs to hold a tactical meeting with the whole squad to reinforce the thinking of the players in the final moments.

For Atletico Madrid, this game is a bayonet and a desperate one.

If you want to play hard, you naturally need to play hard.

According to Atletico Madrid's tactical style of play in the past, it is not impossible, but this game is so crucial, the opponent will definitely focus on Atletico Madrid, especially since the opponent only needs to maintain a draw. If Barcelona play a defensive counterattack, with Messi, Suarez, and Neymar, a trident combination with super individual ability, their counter-attacking threat will definitely make all teams fearful.

Don't think Barcelona won't play defensive counter-attacks!

Simone didn't dare take that risk!