Atlético de Madrid broke their poor run by beating Athletic Club 3-2 in matchday 32 of LaLiga. A brace from Alexander Sorloth was key for the Colchoneros to regain confidence ahead of their Champions League clash against Arsenal. However, the joy was tinged with concern over Pablo Barrios' injury. The match started with the visitors threatening, and in the 22nd minute, a mistake by Clément Lenglet allowed Aitor Paredes to score with a header from a corner.
Defensive fragility and tactical analysis of Lenglet's error 🧐
Lenglet's mistake in marking Paredes highlighted a disconnect in the Colchonero defense during set-piece plays. The French center-back lost track of his man, allowing a free header that made the match an uphill battle. These types of errors, recurring in Simeone's team, are often scrutinized in training through video systems and positioning data. Correcting these disconnections will be vital to avoid further scares, especially against a rival with Arsenal's finishing ability.
The center-back crisis: between the scare and the resurrection 😅
If Lenglet was caught napping, the rest of the defense seemed to be on a field trip. Good thing Sorloth came to the rescue with his brace, because otherwise the tactical analysis would have turned into a horror script. The fans are already preparing to see if in London the center-backs remember they need to mark opposing forwards, or if they prefer to keep sightseeing in the area. At least the offense is working, which is no small feat.