Quote from: HajiBagi on Today at 06:10:44 AM

Atletico Madrid gave it their all, even though I didn't think they would win because Sevilla seemed to be playing not to let any goals get in. I knew from the start that the game would be difficult and that someone would need to be cautious. Atletico Madrid scored in the second half, and I believe that was a mistake on the part of Ramos, the defensive player, or Sevilla after the ball was played poorly and the player from Atletico Madrid scored. I also think that was a fortunate goal for Atletico Madrid, and I'm happy that they won because it meant they would at least be able to compete with Barcelona.

Fans of Barcelona were hoping that Atletico Madrid would draw the game so that Barcelona would stay in third place in the league table. However, As it turned out, Atletico Madrid won, and Barcelona moved up to fourth place once more. If the teams return from their current Christmas break, I have no doubt that they will do so with great strength, and if Barcelona wants to be in a good position this season, I believe they need to perform well rather than the way they are now.

Yesterday Atletico Madrid played host to Sevilla who were a strong side in the game too. They really didn't give their host the leisure to win so easily. They put up a tough fight for victory but graciously Atletico in some way we're still able to take on the victory. This win helped them stay on top and sadly for Barcelona, heir chance of coming back up have been extended a bit.

Even though the game was expected to end in a draw considering the caliber of teams, Atletico knew what was at stake and didn't want to leave the stake to be capitalized on. Barcelona now are at a point where extra struggle, effort and push should be implemented in order to climb up to a comfortable top spot. It definitely won't be easy based on the level of resilience of Girona, Atletico and Real Madrid. Barcelona have to come out of their current shell and use the last half of the season to change the narrative of the league standings.