Get ready, South Africa! La Liga is back, and Atlético Madrid are heading to Cornellà to face RCD Espanyol! After a busy pre-season with new signings and departures, Diego Simeone's men are eager to start the 2025/26 season strong.
Can Atlético Overcome Their Away Woes?
Atlético Madrid fans worldwide are buzzing with anticipation. The team has a fresh look, both in terms of players and playing style. The pre-season gave us a glimpse of how the new signings are integrating and impressing. The hope is that this injection of energy and a more aggressive pressing game will translate into better away form.
In the past two seasons, Atlético have only won 42% of their away matches. This needs to change if they want to compete with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona for the league title. This match against Espanyol is a perfect opportunity to turn things around.
Espanyol's Pre-Season Advantage
However, Espanyol won't be an easy opponent. They've had the benefit of six pre-season matches to prepare for this game, giving them plenty of time to integrate their nine new transfers.
Atlético fans will recognise Marko Dmitrović, the imposing goalkeeper who once scored a penalty against Jan Oblak while playing for Eibar. Veteran striker Kike García and youngsters Roberto Fernández and Tyrhys Dolan have also joined Espanyol to bolster their attack.
Key Players to Watch
Keep an eye on Atlético's new signings as they look to make an immediate impact. Will their fresh energy be enough to secure a victory on the road? And can Espanyol's new-look attack cause problems for Atlético's defense?
This match promises to be an exciting start to the La Liga season. Tune in to see if Atlético Madrid can conquer their away woes and kick off their campaign with a win!