Atlético resemble themselves again. They win, which is the most important thing. Not in a very attractive manner, but often find a way to the goal. They also did it at the Montilivi stadium, for the first time in history, defeating Girona on their ground and ended up in third place in the Spanish championship table, so they can approach the end of the season in which they is fighting for a place in the Champions League more relaxed.The celebration in Catalonia came in stoppage time, with a goal by substitute Alvaro Morata, which was the jubilee 100th victory of the Madrid club under the leadership of Diego Simeone with a score of 1-0. Of the 360 triumphs on the bench of Los Colchoneros, exactly 100 were secured in this way and sparked controversy on the Iberian Peninsula.The reason: only a day before, Barcelona defeated Bilbao at San Mames in the same way and consolidated their leadership position. While the triumphs of the Catalans are celebrated and evaluated as a “competitive step forward compared to last season”, until then, Atlético are still somewhat scolded for winning this way. And it wasn’t always like that.##NAJAVA_MECA_7098861##That’s why Cholo had something to say after the duel against Girona.”These days, I hear many coaches saying that they like beautiful football, but that 1-0 is also beautiful. Of course it’s nice. It seems to some that it is easy to defend yourself. And to do that you have to have very concentrated football players. I see that they have improved a lot defensively.”He didn’t say which coach, but he meant – Xavi Hernandez. For a reason, because Barcelona under the leadership of the current coach this season won as many as nine matches in the Primera with a score of 10, while Los Colchoneros have six such victories. Some would say hypocritical on Xavi’s part.Todos recordamos la que le cayó al Atleti por los ‘unocerismos’ de la 13/14. Ayer Simeone le lanzaba un dardo a Xavi…🗣️”A algunos estrategas amantes del juego bonito ya les escucho que el 1-0 también es bonito”.⚠️¿Sabías que el actual Barcelona ha registrado ya 𝐌𝐀́𝐒… https://t.co/kwVUQZVxlE pic.twitter.com/S02QY7OWwz— Atlético Stats (@atletico_stats_) March 14, 2023 The reason for Diego Simeone’s words lies in the 2013/14 season, when Atlético and Barcelona were competing for the Champions Cup. The Madridians won the trophy, winning 90 points, three more than Blaugrana (and Real Madrid), whose captain at the time was Xavi.”Atletico don’t have the attitude that big teams should have,” Xavi then alluded to the way Atletico played with Courtois between the posts; Godin, Juanfran, Miranda and Filipe Luis in defense; Thiago, Koke, Gabi and Arda Turan in the midfield; Diego Costa and David Villa in attack.By the way, that season Atletico won six times with a score of 1-0. Barca have nine one-nil wins in this one. It could be that Xavi has changed his mind over the years.
