Neither rotations nor tests, Simeone formed the same eleven against Getafe as four days ago against Slovan. A 4-4-2 that begins to be recited in a hurry and that has variations, because after the break it started to look like a 4-3-3. Decisive Sorloth.
A cloud: Little work in the first half, just one stop on a centered header and a couple of interventions with the foot, even leaving the area. He didn’t suffer in the second either, although Getafe did have a little more trouble.
Llorente: More restrained than on other occasions in the band, but when he arrived he triangulated well. Little offensive contribution. Replaced in 55′.
Gimenez: Very solid at the back and moving the ball calmly. In the first half, Getafe did not demand much from him, but he still made four clearances. Very solid in Getafe’s timid final push.
Lenglet: A little more vertical than Giménez when launching the ball and aggressive in duels when the forwards turned their backs to him. Comfortable against Álvaro Rodríguez.
Gallant: Atleti attacked more on their side. Very firm in his duel with Keita and, also, very active to threaten and overwhelm Nyom a few times. The passing of the minutes did not affect him physically either and he hit again and again and was knocked down with constant fouls.
Giuliano: With energy and very participative in attacking plays, although somewhat imprecise in some passes in the center of the field. Very skillful in a left behind for De Paul to finish. In the 43rd minute it was he himself who touched the goal with a header. After a couple of misdirected crosses, he was replaced.
By Paul: He continues in bossy mode, carrying the team on his back. Omnipresent, helping the sides in defense and combining with lucidity, especially with Griezmann. In the 30th minute he missed the post with a low right hand. Remarkable version of the world champion.
Barrios: Very precise in the pass, although without taking excessive risks. After the break, he played as a 5 flanked by Griezmann and De Paul. In the 49th minute, after a good steal, he entered the area and touched the top corner with a left-footed shot. In the final stretch it listed to the left.
Lino: His good minutes against Sevilla have been rewarded. Against Geta, his were the first two opportunities, but he forced a shot in both and did not find the goal. It appeared a lot, although not always accurately. Substituted at half-time.
Griezmann: Moving throughout the attack and sometimes going down to associate with De Paul and Barrios, an area from which he left measured long passes. Little presence in the area. After the break he delayed his position somewhat and ended up substituted in the 63rd minute.
Julian Alvarez: With a dropper, but always adding and improving plays. He participated in several of the best red-and-white triangulations near the area. One of them culminated with a shot that came out too centered.
Changes at Atlético
Sorloth: He came in after the intermission. Physical presence at the heart in the area, but it was difficult for him to add. They gave him several bad crosses and, when a good one arrived, he sent it into the net with a precise cross header. From less to more, it was (and is) a very useful resource. Seventh goal of the season.
Nahuel Molina: He entered alongside Correa in the 55th minute to re-establish the right wing. His tense and measured center earned the 1-0 assist. Toned.
Correa: He positioned himself as a winger, wide open. He tried to do his own tricks with the ball. In stoppage time they almost made it 2-0 in a comical play.
Immediately: He came on in the 63rd minute to give fluidity to the red and white game. Very precise with the ball. In addition, he pulled the team to press higher.
The Norman: He came in to shore up the defense and got a standing ovation from the stands. Firm in the actions he had to defend.
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