Forward. There was excitement until the end. Atlético is still in the Cup and did not give the option of surprise, although they could have paid for their confidence and their lack of success in front of the goal. They should have won the game more clearly, but the important thing was to pass and Atlético continues to aspire to win everything. Simeone's men missed very clear chances. Marbella can be satisfied. He fell with honor. He fought until the end and his fans left the stadium with the idea that he tried until the end. Griezmann, who played up top, lower down, in the middle, as an organizer… decided the match with his goal. One more time. Although he did not play his best game as a red and white player. The best thing was the atmosphere: it seemed like a Champions League match or a match with a title at stake. Memorable.
The beginning. Thirteen years ago Simeone had to settle for a draw at La Rosaleda. He had just landed at Atlético and the 0-0 against Málaga tasted great. Thirteen years later, the red and white team aspires to everything and Cholo had to watch the game from a box after being expelled in the previous cup match against Cacereño. The Argentine coach witnessed the match with Tevenet and surely memories of his first match in charge of Atlético came to mind. Against Marbella he put a practically starting team, a sign that Cholo wants the Cup.
Radomir. The match served to pay tribute to another coach who made Atlético great: Radomir Antic. The Serbian coach was an ambassador for the city of Marbella and the Andalusian club wanted to recognize him with the kickoff by his daughter Ana. Radomir was an exceptional coach, he led the team to the double that gave us such a good game and such good memories. left everyone. Radomir I love you… is something that has remained in the history of Atlético. Surely the coach's family will not forget this nice detail they had with Radomir either.
Ambient The Cup is cool and there was a great atmosphere at La Rosaleda, in a First Division stadium. The red and white team was accompanied by 1,500 fans who traveled from Madrid, although there were much more who were in the stadium. Málaga went all out with the meeting, which was a party for the city. It is a real spectacle to see a meeting in the Rose Garden. It was packed (people even on the stairs) and people had a great time. Good luck to Málaga in its fight to try to ascend to the highest category of our football. And Marbella also in the second group of the First Federation.
The streak. Atlético, after the victory, continues its series of consecutive victories. There are now thirteen in a row and equals their best historical streak. He could overcome it by winning the next match. It will be against Osasuna, at the Metropolitano, in a match that could be historic. The first match of the year in front of their fans has to be a party for fans who are crazy about their team.
