Simeone’s Reflection and Preparation Ahead of the Supercopa

Diego Simeone experienced a moment of contemplation after the draw at Anoeta, which positions Atlético Madrid 11 points behind league leaders FC Barcelona. This challenging result has once again highlighted the team’s struggles away from home, securing only 13 points from a possible 30. Addressing these deficiencies is crucial to avoid jeopardizing their title ambitions.

In response, the team conducted a standard recovery session, where the starting players focused on gym workouts while substitutes practiced on the field. The full squad will convene on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia after traveling tomorrow at noon from Barajas for the Supercopa.

The training session emphasized the need for increased intensity, a key element that was missing during their match against Real Sociedad. The coaching staff underscored the importance of raising the tempo and applying pressure, which had proven effective in their only derby of the season, where they achieved a 5-2 victory at the Metropolitano.

The official press conference is scheduled for 17:15 local time (15:15 in Madrid) at King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. This will be followed by the team’s only training session before facing Real Madrid in the same venue. This match marks the first title opportunity of the season, and a victory will lead them to compete in the final against the winner of the Athletic Club vs. Barcelona matchup.