Atlético de Madrid offers FC Barcelona. Dominated throughout the match by Barça, the Madrid club managed to win against the Catalans in the final seconds of the game with a score of 2 goals to 1. Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth offered the victory to the Colchoneros who take the lead in the championship (2 points ahead of Barça).
This success allows the Madrilenians to strike a big blow at the end of the year 2024. But that’s not all. For the first time in his coaching career, Diego Simeone wins on the FC Barcelona pitch, in all competitions.
Atlético de Madrid savors its victory
Atletico de Madrid have been walking on water for several weeks. The Colchoneros continue to win. Diego Simeone’s gang is on a remarkable series of 12 consecutive victories in all competitions.
The Madrilenians have not lost a single match since October 27 against Real Betis in La Liga. After the victory on Barça’s pitch this Saturday evening, the new leaders of the championship did not hide their satisfaction.
“When we suffer more, we also appreciate more. We faced a great rival. We were playing for first place. There were a lot of things. We worked very hard. It is the result of hard work. It’s well deserved for the team to end the year like this,” Simeone said after the match.
Before continuing: “To play this type of match, you have to be ready to play and also to suffer. We are facing a very good opponent. I am very happy for the whole team. There is obviously excitement because we are at the top. Satisfaction when work and effort are rewarded. My daughter asks me to celebrate and I do. »
