Atlético de Madrid has kicked off the new season, one that will be key. This Tuesday, the team from the capital faced one of the classics of League F,David Aznar 's Athletic Club . The team from Alcalá started the new season, and did so with a draw against the 'lioneses'.
The capital squad was the one that bore the brunt of the clash, in which neither of the two, however, was able to beat the rival goal. The first commitment showed that Atlético de Madrid wants to take another step forward for the upcoming season. Of course, you must continue to improve to obtain better results.
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In the absence of the missing players joining in, Víctor Martín 's players need to continue picking up pace. The draw against a rival who made it difficult for them last season is a more than interesting result. We must not forget that, in Lezama, they fell at the hands of Arturo Ruiz , who managed to reach the Champions League .
Jensen had one of the best opportunities for Atlético de Madrid , but his shot was stopped by the Athletic goal. Furthermore, it must be taken into account that this duel was a test bed for Víctor Martín 's team. The new faces of the colchoneras have played their first minutes with this shirt.
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It is true that the entire capital wanted to make clear what their plan is and, above all, their intentions for the new year. They are aware that they are facing a crucial campaign, and, from the first moment, they did not hide. Therefore, they pressed, seeking to score a goal that could have been a turning point.
Víctor Martín's analysis of the first preseason clash
After the match, the Atlético de Madrid coach spoke to the club's official media. In his appearance, he was clear about the performance of his pupils on the field of play. Martín wants his team to grow big, since, in September, they will begin their European journey.
“It is our second week of work, we come from a very demanding week, but we are beginning to be recognizable in what we want to be. “I am very happy with the work of the entire team,” analyzed the new coach of the mattress team.
Data sheet
Athletic Club: Adriana Nanclares; Elexpuru, Landaluze, Maddi, Nerea Nevado; Azkona, Mariana, Leire Baños, Pinedo; Nahikari and Zugasti. Quiñones, Itxaso, Sanadri, Gara, Maite Zubieta, Sara Ortega, Oihane SM, Miranda, Estefa, Claudia Fernández and Vilariño also played.
Atlético de Madrid: Lola Gallardo; Moraza, Xenia, Silvia, Medina; Boe Risa, Tatiana; Marta Cardona, Fiamma Benítez, Jensen; and Sheila. Alba, Gaby García, Rosa Otermín, Gio, Barth, Dana, Emma, Naara and Jenny also played.