The Athletic of the future: And now what?

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Athletic Of Madrid Change the style, end of cycle or renovation, Simeone's speech ..

 

Simeone's team did not know how to make it 2-0 in the first leg in the Metropolitan and was eliminated in the second round due to the hat-trick that Cristiano Ronaldo endorsed him at Juventus Stadium. After a hard night it is time for analysis and to think about what is coming: How should Atlético be of the future? The 'Senate MARCA' of Athletic of Madrid formed by Antonio Sanz, Gonzalo Miró and Pablo López answer:

 

1. Should the Simeone style change?

The game against Juve showed that Athletic of Madrid is no longer worth living on income. At least in Europe. The system of Cholo in Italy was ultraconservative and ended the shock by making five shots, none of them on goal. Not even in the last 10 minutes of the clash did the rojiblanco team turn over the goal.

 

2. Failure or stumbling?

 

It is clear that Juventus is a clear contender to raise the 'Orejona' and another of the questions that fly over the Athletic is: Is it a failure to fall to be high in Champions or a fatal stumble? The analysis should be deep and calm. This Tuesday saw little character, intense or courage. Something that was left over in the first leg. The club must label its passage in Champions and the fans to say if it is enough to stay this year in eighths or, on the contrary, demand more.

 

3. Should the defense be renewed?

 

The air game, another of the forts of the set colchonero, also was evident with the two goals of head of Christian that equaled the elimination. The question is: should Simeone continue to bet on the style that has been deployed in recent years or bet on an evolution? Something failed in the rojiblanca behind in the night yesterday. And that with Cristiano's Juventus in front is paid.

 

4. End of cycle?

It is clear that the Athletic of Madrid squad have enough quality to reach further in the Champions League. The budget stopped being relevant a few campaigns ago to have players who grew up as Oblak, Griezmann, Diego Costa, Koke, Saul, Lucas Hernandez, Godin and company. Being also a young template.

 

5. Is it no longer worth only to win?

 

Has the 'oneness' of Simeone also expired? The teams know more about Atlético after betting year after year for a clear scheme and a defined game. Juventus (or Girona in Cup of King) studied thoroughly the way Athletic of Madrid works to hurt ... and they succeeded. And in the face of adversity, Simeone's team did not know how to react or look for alternatives.

 

6. What will Athletic fail to enter for the future?

 

The disaster of Turin has meant the club stop earning 10.5 million euros. So far he had achieved about 37 'kilos' in the highest European competition at the club level. His 'goodbye' to the Champions League in the second round causes Athletic to stop entering a succulent amount of money. A 'pancake' that would come in handy to reinforce the squad ahead of next season. Atletico del futuro: And now what?

Edited March 14, 2019 by -Dark ✖
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