Atlético Madrid?s High Stakes: Confronting April and May?s challenges on and off the pitch
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How the coming weeks will test Atlético Madrid?s mettle. With nine games left to play this season (potentially 12 if they reache the Champions League final), Atlético Madrid face numerous challenges on and off the pitch. In La Liga, eight crucial matches remain that will determine Atlético?s fate for the next season. There are also contractual situations to be resolved as both the players and the club want to enter the summer feeling relaxed.
Top-4 Fight
Atlético Madrid are currently fighting for a top-4 spot alongside Athletic Club, which is only 2 points behind. Failing to qualify for the Champions League would mark a first under Diego Simeone since his first full-season in 2012/13. The red-and-whites face a tough schedule, including matches against Girona, Athletic?a team Atleti hasn?t beaten in over a year?and Real Sociedad, who are also in the hunt for a European spot. It?s a challenging run for the Colchoneros, compounded by an injury like Memphis Depay?s, a scoring drought for Álvaro Morata, and the team?s defensive inconsistencies.
Additionally, the Spanish Super Cup is seemingly out of reach at the moment. For a chance to qualify, Atlético must hope for both Barcelona (currently second and nine points ahead) and Girona to drop points from now until the end of the season, thereby securing second place and a ticket to the competition.
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