Atletico Madrid's Struggles Continue: A Season of Inconsistency
Atletico Madrid is facing a challenging season, with the team struggling to win despite scoring first in most of their matches. Find out what's going wrong.
Atletico Madrid are having a torrid start to the season, with just one win, three draws, and two defeats in six matches so far, having opened the scoring in five of them...
Atletico Madrid is facing a challenging start to the season, with a record of one win, three draws, and two defeats in six matches. Despite opening the scoring in five of these games, the team has struggled to capitalize on their advantage, making them the European outfit that capitalizes least on breaking the deadlock.
The team had high expectations for the season, with many believing they would be contenders for the La Liga title. However, the reality is that their poor start has made it difficult for them to stay competitive. This discrepancy between expectations and reality has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike.
Atletico Madrid's struggles have sparked worries about their ability to bounce back and achieve their goals. The team's inability to capitalize on their starts has been a major issue, and it remains to be seen whether they can adjust their strategy and improve their performance. Coach Diego Simeone will likely face pressure to address these issues and get his team back on track.
Atletico Madrid has had a mixed start to the season, with one win, three draws, and one loss in their first five domestic league games. Their Champions League opener against Liverpool also ended in a last-gasp defeat at Anfield.
A curious trend has emerged in Atletico's LaLiga matches: they have opened the scoring in all five games but managed to win only one of them. This is a remarkable statistic, as scoring first typically provides a significant advantage in terms of winning the match.
Atletico Madrid's La Liga opener against Espanyol ended in defeat, with the team conceding two goals after Julian Alvarez's penalty in the first half. Goals from Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla secured a 2-1 comeback win for Espanyol.
The team's poor form continued with two consecutive draws. In their match against Elche, Atletico was held to a 1-1 draw after Rafa Mir's early goal canceled out Sorloth's opener. A similar scenario played out against Alaves, where Carlos Vicente's early penalty goal leveled the score after Giuliano Simeone had opened the scoring for Atletico.
Atletico Madrid's fortunes have been inconsistent, with their only win coming against Villarreal, where Pablo Barrios scored in the ninth minute and Nico Gonzalez added a second, securing a 2-0 victory. This win marked a brief bright spot in an otherwise challenging start to the season.
However, their momentum was quickly lost in the match against Mallorca, where Conor Gallagher's late goal gave Atletico the lead. Unfortunately, Vedat Muriqi's header in the 85th minute leveled the score, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This result extended Atletico's struggle to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, particularly when opening the scoring.
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Atletico Madrid's recent performance has been underwhelming, with the team struggling to capitalize on breaking the deadlock. In contrast, teams like Liverpool and Real Madrid have excelled in similar situations, with Liverpool winning all seven matches where they scored first and Real Madrid securing victories in five such games.
Atletico Madrid's next challenge is against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. The match kicks off at 8:30 p.m. BST, and fans in the UK can watch it live on Premier Sports. In India, the match will be streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Both teams have had a tough start to the season, with Atletico Madrid managing only one win in their last five league games. Rayo Vallecano has also struggled, securing just one victory. According to predictions, Atletico Madrid has a 61.3% chance of winning, while Rayo Vallecano has a 16.5% chance. The probability of a draw is around 22.2%. The predicted scoreline is Atletico Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano.
Key Players to Watch
Julian Alvarez: Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker, who will be looking to find the net and boost his team's chances.
Isi Palazon: Rayo Vallecano's key player, who has two goal contributions in five La Liga appearances this season and will be crucial in the final third.
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