Los Colchoneros are title-holders in Spain, but this season has been dreadful for Diego Simeone outfit, unlike the previous one. Eliminated from both Spanish Super Cup and Coppa del Rey, 17 points adrift of table-toppers Real Madrid and faced with a ‘war-torn’ locker-room, Atletico Madrid are going through a major crisis.Xavi’s new Barca leapfrog Atletico, hammering them thanks to the first-half perfect storm at Camp NouIn such circumstances, it’s not surprising Simeone and players have collided heavily and are throwing accusations at each other. It seems those glory days are over, and the atmosphere is going from bad to worse.However, the last skirmish between the Argentine and the Atleti winger Joao Felix could be a definite sign of the club’s catastrophe in progress.João Félix: “I think we all know what the problem is [with the team], I don’t want to say though”Simeone: “If he knows what the problem is, he should let us know” Are tensions rising at Atleti between the Portuguese youngster and manager? #LLL🧡🇪🇸⚽️ pic.twitter.com/Vott4jYvCj— La Liga Lowdown 🧡🇪🇸⚽️ (@LaLigaLowdown) February 11, 2022 The young Portuguese has failed to live up to expectations and sky-high salary but doesn’t hesitate to launch poison arrows towards his tactician.”I think we all know what the problem is [with the team], I don’t want to say, though.”Aksed about Felix’s statement, Simeone responded sincerely.”If he knows what the problem is, he should let us know”.You can slice the tensions at Wanda Metropolitano with a knife ahead of their tomorrow’s must-win home tie against Getafe.LA LIGA – ROUND 24Friday 23.00: (1.45) Sevilla (4.40) Elche (9.00)Saturday16.00: (3.90) Cadiz (3.40) Celta (2.10)18.15: (2.75) Villareal (3.25) Real Madrid (2.80)20.30: (2.35) Rayo Vallecano (3.15) Osasuna (3.50)23.00: (1.48) Atl.Madrid (4.20) Getafe (9.00)Sunday 16.00: (3.20) Alaves (3.15) Valencia (2.50)18.15: (3.80) Levante (3.60) Betis (2.05)20.30: (1.42) Sociedad (4.60) Granada (9.50)23.00: (5.50) Espanyol (3.80) Barcelona (1.72)
