Diego Simeone and Atlético de Madrid face another season without titles, is it the end of an era?

Diego Simeone and Atlético de Madrid face another season without titles, is it the end of an era?

He Athletic From Madrid he lived 25 days of nightmare: eliminated in Copa del Rey by the Barcelonaoutside the Champions by the real Madrid and almost without options in the league. A torrent of illusion has vanished in less than a month, leaving the team Without trophies once again Diego Simeone’s era.

In 12 years as coach of Atlético de Madrid, the “Cholo” is the most winning coach in the history of the club and has a positive record, but at the level of titles it is insufficient to put on the same level as Barcelona or Real Madrid.

From heaven to hell in a month

A few weeks ago, some experts saw Atlético as The best armed team To compete in all competitions. With reinforcements such as Julián Álvarez, Sorloth, Le Normand and Gallagher, expectations were high, and it is a club that spent enough money. However:

  • Eliminated in Copa del Rey by Barça (4-4 global, 0-1 in the return).

  • Out of the Champions in eighths before Real Madrid (on penalty).

  • 9 points behind the leader In the League (Barcelona).

Four losses in six games They sank the team, which in January led the league and dreamed of great feats.

Simeone: The end of an era?

Diego Simeone, the coach who revolutionized Atlético, It has 8 titles in 12 yearsincluding:

  • 2 leagues (2014, 2021)

  • 2 Europas League (2012, 2018)

  • 1 Copa del Rey (2013)

  • 2 European Super Cups (2012, 2018)

But Since 2021, the team does not raise any important title. Criticisms increase:

  • Tactics too defensive In key moments.

  • Lack of ambition in attack Before big rivals.

  • Repeated eliminations In decisive instances.

“If we had left with the mentality of the second half, it would have been something else”José María Giménez admitted.

Can Atlético compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona?

Simeone insists that his team “It is where to be”near but unable to overcome the Spanish giants.

“There are no reproaches, the players are giving absolutely everything,” said the Argentine coach on Wednesday. “There are no reproaches, the players are giving absolutely everything,” said the Argentine coach on Wednesday.

However, The patience of the fans is exhausted.

Is it time for a change?

Or should Atlético continue to trust ‘Cholo’?

One thing is clear: Football does not forgiveand Atlético de Madrid stay close … but without the trophy.

Bryce

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