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.
It's long past time for change, but the victory in this match only postponed it.
If this match had been a loss, Simeone could have resigned.
Now, there's a Real Madrid match this weekend, and Real Madrid will enter the Metropolitano Stadium unbeaten. If Atletico Madrid can start the match with a goal, Real Madrid could suffer their first defeat this season. Real Madrid isn't playing their best football, but Simeone will start the match with a fearsome spirit and force a draw.
At least I see the Real Madrid match as a low-scoring match.