Atlético de Madrid have made a big improvement in their defensive performance after a campaign full of ups and downs. While Simeone's team struggled to maintain their defensive solidity last season, they have taken a step forward this season. After seven games played in LaLiga, Atlético de Madrid have conceded just three goals, consolidating themselves as the most solid defence in the championship.
FC Barcelona concede four goals in a single match
On the other hand, Barça has had a bitter day, having conceded four goals in a single game, something unusual for the team managed by Hansi Flick . The unexpected defeat (4-2) against Osasuna in Pamplona has put an end to the Blaugrana team's unbeaten run in LaLiga . Barça had been showing great performance both in attack and defence, but in Pamplona they were unable to demonstrate this.
With this defeat, only two teams remain unbeaten in the championship: Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid . Both teams will face each other this Sunday in an eagerly awaited Madrid derby that could be decisive for the development of the season. The team that manages to take the three points will get significantly closer to Barça , who will remain the leader of LaLiga .
Atlético de Madrid's defense is back to what it was
Atlético de Madrid 's defence has been key to their good start this season. The colchoneros, led by a solid defence and Jan Oblak , have managed to stop a large part of their rivals. In contrast, Real Madrid have had some problems on the defensive end, but have compensated with a powerful attack.
This derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid will not only be an opportunity to get closer to the top of the table . Both teams arrive after adding three points during the week, and with the motivation of dethroning Barça , who until their stumble against Osasuna , seemed untouchable. The match promises great emotions and a tactical battle between Diego Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti , two of the most experienced coaches in LaLiga .
La Liga is red hot
For their part, Barça will have to prove that the defeat against Osasuna was just an accident on their way to glory. Hansi Flick and his team cannot afford any more mistakes if they want to stay at the top. The match between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid will be closely followed by the Blaugranas.
The title race is intensifying and the next few games will be crucial. Both Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid are looking to take advantage of Barça's slip-up, while the Catalans will try to defend their lead in the coming days. The end of the season is still far away, but every point won or lost is beginning to have an important weight.