Section 502 Lineup
With the end of the match against Hamburg, Wolfsburg is not much time away from the match against Atletico Madrid. What lineup Atletico will use in this game has been roughly speculated. And looking at those names, many media are also worried about Wolfsburg at this time, whether their tactics will work.
Although it has always been said that Atletico Madrid's squad is just a poor second-rate player compared to Real Madrid and Barcelona, if you really look at their list, you can also find that these players are not as bad as people say, and even compared to Wolfsburg, they are much better.
First of all, just look at the goalkeeper in front of Atletico Madrid, you can know that Atletico Madrid's players are definitely no worse than Wolfsburg: in front of Atletico Madrid's goal, their goalkeeper is Courtois, and this alone is enough to make Wolfsburg envious.
Comparing goalkeepers, Atletico are clearly superior to Wolfsburg. Thibaut Courtois, a young Belgian goalkeeper, has made a name for himself in recent seasons and has become one of the world's top players despite having to go on loan at Atletico Madrid after moving to Chelsea without a chance at Chelsea.
There have been many rumors surrounding him. Some people say that the reason why De Bruyne was sold by Chelsea is because Chelsea want to welcome back Courtois as their main goalkeeper, so they have to deal with De Bruyne, who has a hidden relationship with Courtois. Others say Chelsea want Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa and are ready to offer Courtois in exchange. There is still no conclusive conclusion on these two statements, but whether it is to think that Courtois can squeeze out Petr Cech to become a Chelsea mainstay, or that his value is comparable to that of Diego Costa as a striker, these evaluations are a good affirmation of Courtois's value After all, when a goalkeeper is worth enough to be compared to a striker, this is enough to tell the problem.
Relying on this goalkeeper, Atletico Madrid's lineup cannot be said to be bad, not to mention that the defense line in front of him is not bad at all. Courtois in front of him. Atletico's defence is made up of Godin and Miranda, and this South American player is just as good.
Atletico Madrid's two centre-backs, one is a Brazilian. One is the Uruguayans, who are not as famous as the top players, but when it comes to quality, they are very good. Both players are the same style of South American football, tough. Cunning, and there are some small movements too much, and on the pitch, these abilities also make them very consistent with Atletico's tactics and play a good game.
These two people can be said to be not bad at all, whether it is consciousness or confrontation ability, but because Miranda was not successful in Europe in his early years, he should be regarded as a late-blooming player, so his fame is not very big. As a Uruguayan player, Godin is passionate and tough, but because the national team is not Brazil and Argentina after all, he has not received enough attention. However, now at Atletico, they are all playing very well, and it has also made Atletico's defense very good.
Moreover, Atletico Madrid's backline is not only defensive, but their attacking ability is just as good. The left-back of this team is Felipe. As early as 09, this player was said to have been favored by Barcelona and Real Madrid at the same time, but because of bad luck, there were too many injuries. He also failed to make a move to the giants. However, gold always shines, and he has also played very well at Atletico Madrid, and even in the upcoming World Cup, whether Brazil will use him or Marcelo as the main left-back has become the focus of controversy.
A world-class and powerful defender. It's not so easy to deal with, and Atletico's attacking ability on the wing is also evident from this. What's more, their attacking ability is not just on the left wing, but also on the right side.
Atletico Madrid's right-back Juanfran used to be a good star, and in the 04 European Youth Championship, he even scored in the European Youth Championship, which is also in the spotlight. It's just that he was born in Real Madrid's youth academy and was unlucky, he couldn't find a chance in Real Madrid, so he went on loan to Espanyol to win the Copa del Rey, but he was still purged and left Real Madrid.
The quality of the player is quite good, he has been on the radar of Arsenal since he played at Osasuna, but he never wanted to play in the Premier League to stay in La Liga. After arriving at Atletico Madrid, because of his age, he also began to transform into a right-back, because of his excellent ground coordination ability and an excellent bottom cross, he also became an indispensable part of Atletico Madrid's tactics.
Atletico's tactics have always focused on the play of the two full-backs, and in addition to Felipe, Juanfran is also a figure to be reckoned with. The back line of this team is only stronger than Wolfsburg, and it can even be said that they are the one who has the upper hand in this game.
This backline makes Atletico Madrid's combat effectiveness very good, even if Wolfsburg does not have the upper hand against them.
And in front of this backline, Atletico Madrid's midfield strength is not weak. Raul Garcia, Thiago, Gabi, and Koke make up their midfield, although this midfield is nothing compared to Real Madrid and Barcelona's luxurious scenes, but in terms of strength, they also played well.
Although the midfielders of this team are not well-known and not very good, they are good enough to be practical. For example, Raul Garcia, a player who was transformed into a Latin version of Kuyt by them at Atletico Madrid, can be said to be very useful for the team. Atletico's defence is very reliant on overall tactics, and for a team that relies on the whole, no one will refuse a Kuyt-style player.
After all, with him on the pitch, Atletico's backline no longer has to use a top midfielder, so that the veteran Thiago can also play on the field: the player who played for Chelsea ten years ago is still playing on the pitch, not because of how strong he is, but because his technical characteristics are compatible with Atletico's defenders: Godin and Miranda are both defenders with good defensive ability, but their ability to play the ball is a little poor. Thiago's purpose here is to handle the ball at the back and help Atletico get the ball out, which is an integral part of them.
Of course, the 81-year-old player is indeed a bit old, so he also has Atletico Madrid's captain and core player Gabi by his side to help him sort out the players and organize the attack and defense. As a core player of Atletico Madrid, Gabi's strength should not be underestimated: the Spaniard's excellent organizational skills and tough level, similar style of play to Alonso, and quite good defensive organization ability, make him also considered one of the best midfielders in La Liga, and also make him one of the most important figures in the Atletico team.
And the reason why I say it is because there is also a midfielder in this team who is Koke. After all, although Gabi is very good, he is not young, and he is also a player honed by experience, so he is not a genius. And Atletico Madrid's Koke is a real genius, and he is also a top talent who is really watched by the entire La Liga, and even in the eyes of the Spaniards, he is likely to become the core player of Spain in the future.
This versatile player has always been the focus of attention across Spain. And this year, with the rise of Atletico Madrid, his fame has also grown, and he can even be said to be the world's top talent. After the rise of this Atletico Madrid team, many players have been coveted by other teams, but the most important thing is definitely the player Koke.
Although he has repeatedly stated that he is loyal to Atletico and will not go anywhere unless the team is forced to sell, even so, he still attracts the coveted by many teams. Great players are always in the minds of people, and Koke is that kind of person. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and many top teams have worn out scandals with him, which is enough to prove his strength.
Look at the backfield, and then look at the midfield, what is the strength of Atletico Madrid, people can be regarded as having a general understanding. And on their front line, the pair of forwards Diego Costa and David Villa are also players who can't find fault with them.
Diego Costa, as one of the hottest players right now, has a reputation for itself. And David Villa is not young now, but his strength is still very good. Since the beginning of this season, he has played the main role in Atletico Madrid, and he has also taken the initiative to escort Diego Costa next to him, which makes Atletico Madrid's strength even higher.
From front to back, this Atletico team has a reasonable age distribution, excellent players, a clear division of labor and first-class tactical organization, so it can be said that this is the best team. What's more, in their coaching bench, there is still Simeone, who is considered to be the leader of the new generation of young marshals. may be less starry than Real Madrid and Barcelona, but in front of Wolfsburg, they are undoubtedly fierce beasts that choose people to eat.
Atletico are strong and definitely not to be underestimated. Fortunately, the wolf castle standing opposite them was not a docile lamb either. To be able to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, Wolfsburg also put in a lot of effort, and they are just as eager to win. Even if the opponent is strong, the winner or loser, after all, can only be known after the game. And now, the game is just the beginning.
In the next 180 minutes, the battle between the two sides is the key to success or failure. To be continued.