“We need to rest”. They were words of Simeone at the conclusion of the match against Majorca. The ‘rojiblancos’ hadn’t been able to beat a team that had accumulated seven losses in a row and they all looked very shaken. A defeat that was not in the plans of a group, the rojiblanco, who came from his best streak of the course. The effort made in the duel against Manchester City a few days before and the puncture in Mallorca left Atlético KO
After returning to Madrid on Saturday, the rojiblancos, who had a recovery session on Sunday, rested on Monday. It could be surprising seeing that they only have one day left to prepare for the clash against Guardiola’s men. Convinced of the demand to which they will be subjected again on Wednesday at the Metropolitan, Simeone and his coaching staff have opted to free minds. City is going to take them to the limit and they want to have fresh minds.
The ninety minutes of etihad they needed a great concentration, something that could weigh on Majorca. To avoid repeating the same situation next Wednesday, the bet is clear, rest and clear the heads. Between Tuesday’s session and the pre-match training camp there will be plenty of time to prepare for the game. Until then the goal is to arrive as liberated as possible.
Last leg of the season
The prick before the Majorca does not detract from the team’s chances for the tie Champions, the coaching staff is aware that the atmosphere that will be lived in the Metropolitano will help the players to face the match. But the feeling left by the clash is that they needed a breather before facing not only the duel against City but also the league match next Sunday against Espanyol, a clash that has now become extremely important after the last defeat. A breath more mental than physical.
