If it had depended on coaches and players, this league matchday would not have been played. The cataclysm that DANA has left – it exceeds 210 deaths – in the affected areas has created unanimity among the main actors in the championship. The League defends the continuity of the domestic tournament.
«The best message is to be on the front line in our jobs like all workers in the rest of the sectors, giving visibility, generating resources and explaining to the world that we have to be all hands on deck to get ahead,” announced Tebas, who uses football for what it is, a massive activity that generates emotions and celebrations.
Although the doubt, at least, is generated. ¿There is something to celebrate? Is it indecent to celebrate a triumph while the tragedy is still unfolding? The League believes yes, that everyone should compete except “in the affected areas.” That is why he has not given the order to lower the flag and eight of the ten confrontations will be carried out as normally as possible.
Atlético reunites
If you had to play, it had to be with the greatest possible dedication. Atlético, which was in search of its identity and had been shaken by consecutive defeats against Lille and Betis and the late victory over Vic – a Sixth Division team – in the Cup, approved the revalidation before Las Palmas.
Not because of the victory, that too, but because they prevailed over the opponent through the game. It is true that they are not a rival in their League, but neither was Leganés and at that time the rojiblancos sweated to make them give up. Against Las Palmas They imposed their plan and their idea of the game from the beginning. They did not concede any chances at the back and created an attack. Very active on the sides with Giuliano and Galán and compact without the ball.
Giuliano breaks down the door
Electric and decisive. Giuliano It has been illuminated in Atlético's dark week. Against Leganés he knocked on the door with his participation in the goal that started the comeback and the assist in the one that sealed it. Against Vic he honored the Copa del Rey, being one of the most active.
And against UD Las Palmas broke down the door. His tireless fight is typical of a youth player who loves his club. It was dedication and work on the side. Both above and below. He spared no defensive effort and dressed as a scorer, his first in the Atlético shirt, to guide his team and ward off the anxiety of the last few games. He celebrated with rage, like a youth player.
Lenglet wins it
From the infirmary to the starting eleven. Lenglet's trip found a landing strip before Las Palmas with a central cigar flight. Solid in collisions, forceful in crosses and with self-confidence. At 29 years old, he still has years of football left. His signing was one of the least talked about, but, in the absence of Le Normand, he shows he has the stripes to take his place.
