Atletico Madrid didn't start this season well. They were losing against Rayo, but they managed to turn the game around. Julian Alvarez shone like a real star. They have Real Madrid derby coming up in three days, they boosted their morale before that game. I don't think they have much chance of challenging for the top two this season but they won't want to give up too early either.
Diego Simeone has been managing this team for years, perhaps it's truly time for a change. This topic has been seriously discussed in recent months. This could really be his last season.
Athletico Madrid I must say have not been good enough this season that have had a bad results and they have been struggling to get results this season, They were fortunate to win against Rayo Vallecano, and Rayo was just up and ready for the game with a good performance, But Athletico Madrid had to buckle up themselves and try to win the game, but I must say it was a very exciting game of football the both teams was just up for the task but after a good performance Rayo lost the game, and thanks to Alvarez who scored a hatrick and won Man of the Match with a good performance Rayo lost.
However the game against Real Madrid this weekend is going to be a very strong game and a derby game, But I wouldn’t be surprised if Real Madrid win the game, because Real Madrid are a team in form right now and they have won all their games this season, Xavi Alonso is doing a very good job right now, Athletico Madrid are starting to pick up form right now, so it will be a very interesting game to watch, derby always comes with a lot of surprises.