The Europa League remains the best chance for a trophy this season and Atlético travels to Russia in the knockout phase on Thursday.
Tag: La Liga
Simeone’s “not to lose” strategy continues to doom Atlético Madrid
Lionel Messi hit a 26th-minute free kick and the Barcelona defense held on for a 1-0 win on Saturday. The victory opened up an eight-point gap to Atletico Madrid, all but deciding the title.
Match Preview: Barcelona vs. Atlético
Atleti is now just five points back of Barcelona for first. The double game weeks continue as the red and whites must travel to one of the toughest places to play for the biggest match of the season.
Move over Man City, Real Madrid are the real Champions League favorites
Real Madrid may only be the fourth favorite in the books, but with their pedigree they cannot be overlooked.
Match Preview: Atlético vs. Athletic Bilbao
The grueling Thursday-Sunday schedule turns the focus right back to La Liga. Atleti return home for a match vs. parent club Athletic Bilbao this weekend.
Match Preview: Atlético vs. Valencia
After Barcelona's 1-1 draw at Espanyol, Atletico have a chance to make up ground. However, defeating one of La Liga's most surprising and potent offenses will not be easy.
Match Preview: Sevilla vs. Atlético
After a disappointing 1-2 loss to Sevilla at home, Atletico need a win in the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
Could Ernesto Valverde lead Barcelona to the treble?
A stacked Champions League knockout stage and a formidable Copa Del Rey field lie ahead, but a 2017-18 Barcelona treble seems less of a pipe dream and more of an actual possibility.
Match Preview: Atlético vs. Girona
With Barcelona traveling to surprising seventh-place Real Betis, this weekend could give Atleti a chance to close the gap to first place.
Match Preview: Atlético vs. Getafe
If Atleti can bring the same attacking mentality, they should have no problem defeating Getafe.