Vallecas is, with numbers in hand, a paid territory for Atlético de Madridwhich has five consecutive victories in the Rayo field, where In the Simeone era he has only lost once. The last precedent, furthermore, was scandalous, with last season’s 0-7 which was however a mirage because the red and whites were then unable to maintain regularity outside of the Metropolitan.
Simeone has faced Rayo Vallecano 17 times and that 2-1 in the 12-13 season is his only defeat. The balance is 14 wins and two drawsone in Madrid and another to zero in Vallecas on the first day of the 14-15 season. From that game onwards, every time Atlético has crossed the bridge it has been to take the three points.
Simeone’s men arrive at the match that will close the day on Sunday riding a wave of euphoria provoked by their victory against Leipzig in the last minute in the Champions League training session. However, now it’s time to face the League and They have no other result other than victory, with leaders Barcelona already four points behind. It will be the third away game of the season, with the balance so far of a draw at Villarreal and a victory at San Mamés against Athletic.
The team resumed work this Friday with its sights set on Vallecas, where there will certainly be changes in the lineup. Simeone rehearsed the shots yesterday with Sorlothwhich has asked for more efficiency. There is no need to rule out a forward formed by the Norwegian and Julián Álvarez, another that is in the spotlight for its poor performance, because what is certain is that there will be rotations, and even more so considering that next week will once again be another two-match week. Gallagher will return to the starting eleven and it may also be that players like Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lino either Nahuel who were not starters against Leipzig. A possible eleven could be the one formed by Oblak, Nahuel, Le Normand, Witsel, Azpilicueta, Lino, De Paul, Gallagher, Griezmann, Julián Álvarez and Sorloth.
