Ass: Atletico Madrid returns to the league competition, the first major test of the new Real Madrid falls into a dark period

September 28th, after Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 5-2 at home, the "Ass" commented on the game.

Atle Madrid performed well in a fierce Madrid derby, while Real Madrid was in a sluggish state. The game could put Barcelona at the top of the list on Sunday. Simeone's team has the advantage from beginning to end, both overall and individual performance. Cork and Barrios suppressed Real Madrid, which had no fighting spirit, and Alvarez performed better than Mbappe.

Giuliano and Nicholas Gonzalez controlled the wing, and the air scramble was completely controlled by Atletico Madrid. Atletico scored the first two goals through aerial advantage, and Sollot's appearance proved that Simeone's decision was right, although the Norwegian often missed opportunities when facing goalkeepers.

Alonso sent Bellingham, but the player seemed out of place with the team. It was a multifaceted turnover: from Carreras to Heisen, who was completely at a disadvantage in the high-altitude ball game, and from Joan Améni to Vinicius, who performed more unstable than ever.

Almost all coaches adjust their roster in important games, usually for more stability. Alonso believed that the importance of the game and the opponent was worth strengthening the midfield, so he replaced Mastantono with Bellingham, hoping to increase control, but at the cost of offensive asymmetry.

However, this decision ended up being a mistake: Bellingham played for only 30 minutes in the past two months, with little presence. However, Alonso retained Valverde as midfielder to let him play in his preferred position and moved Guerre to the right, which became the highlight of Real Madrid.

Simone also made adjustments to the roster, sending Sollot, a traditional center forward to fix Real Madrid's centre-back and create more space for Alvarez. He also let Hanko serve as the left back, his most reliable centre-back. Atletico Madrid took the initiative at the beginning of the game. Sollot got his first chance in front of Courtois, but Militon cleared at the last minute, causing himself to be injured (he was replaced in half). Then, Sollot tried a header, but was easily resolved by Courtois. Atletico had the advantage in the air and found Lenorman with a beautiful cross, who headed the ball.

At this time, Real Madrid has obviously retreated: there is no high-pressure pressing, no threat to control the ball, and no sense of presence in the opponent's half. They returned to their last season's state, and this memory effect was difficult to eliminate. In contrast, Atletico Madrid is both vigorous and orderly, winning most of the scrambles, Giuliano broke through Carreras on the right, Barrios performed well, heading the ball frequently threatening the opponent's goal. In general, Atletico Madrid is rushing towards Real Madrid from all directions, and the only thing missing is superstars like Mbappe.

With the team being suppressed, Mbappe pointed out a run to Guerre, who accurately received and scored a goal to equalize the score. This goal almost appeared out of thin air and had nothing to do with the team's overall performance.

Such goals often cost the opponent the price. Atletico Madrid relaxed a little, and Real Madrid took the opportunity to fight back. A bad clearance from Lenorman gave Mbappe and Vinicius a chance to cooperate. Vinicius passed Lenorman and Lorent and made a cross, and Guerre scored again with a shot.

Then, Alvarez's shot hit the post. Within two minutes, the league situation changed. Real Madrid has the advantage, while Atletico Madrid is in trouble. Before the end of the half, VAR determined that one of Lenglet's handball goals were invalid. In stoppage time, Sollot scored a header to tie the score.

In the second half, Atletico Madrid continued to maintain its advantage, Guerre was awarded a penalty for a foul against Nicholas Gonzalez, and Alvarez made a steadily penalty. Alonso had to make adjustments and replaced third striker Mastantono, at least increasing his fighting spirit, and replaced Carvajal with Kamavenga, while Joan Améni retreated to the center back position.

Atletico Madrid still has the advantage on the field, both in the game and in the penalty area. Alvarez showed his strength with a wonderful free kick. Finally, Griezmann won another game. Atletico Madrid returned to the league competition in this game, while the new Real Madrid fell into a dark period in the first major test. Suddenly, Alonso's plan was questioned.