Florentino Pérez and Joan Laporta in front of a chess board

Simeone already has the starting 11 this season and Florentino and Laporta are already trembling

Madrid and Barcelona on alert for the signings of Simeone and Atlético de Madrid

Diego Pablo Simeone has put together a starting eleven that promises to put LaLiga's greats in check, including Florentino Pérez 's Real Madrid and Joan Laporta's Barcelona. With a historic investment of more than 200 million euros, Atlético de Madrid has reinforced all its lines with high-level players.

A defense and midfield at the level of the best in Europe

Atlético de Madrid has secured the arrival of Robin Le Normand , a French central defender with great projection. Along with him, figures like José María Giménez and Axel Witsel make up a robust defense. The goal is still under the protection of the safe Jan Oblak, a key piece in Simeone's defensive scheme.

Soccer player with the red shirt of the Spanish team, number 3, in a match.
Le Normand with Spain | Europapress

Atlético's midfield has been boosted with the great signing of Conor Gallagher, from Chelsea . In addition, Rodrigo De Paul brings his experience and quality, while Koke, the captain, remains the undisputed leader in the midfield. This midfield has the mission of controlling the game and supplying balls to the forwards.

Luxury forward

Up front, Simeone has Julián Álvarez, an Argentine midfielder with great scoring ability, acquired for 75 million euros plus 20 in bonuses. Alexander Sorloth , another star signing, will be the starting center forward. Antoine Griezmann, with his creativity and goal-scoring nose, completes a formidable forward line for any rival defense.

A soccer player wearing an Argentina shirt points his finger while celebrating on the field.
Julián celebrating a goal | Instagram

Simeone's training and strategy

Simeone could go with a 3-5-2 starting lineup, with Witsel, Giménez, Le Normand, Lino and Llorente in defense. Koke and De Paul or Gallagher in the center, with Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez ahead. These two stars will be there to help and provide balls to Simeone's Haaland, Alexander Sorloth.

Laporta and Florentino Pérez tremble

With this eleven, Simeone has the obligation to lead Atlético de Madrid to compete at the highest level. Expectations are high, and the pressure will be present from the first game. Florentino Pérez and Joan Laporta will be watching as Atlético Madrid look stronger than ever.

Joan Laporta with a big smile and a microphone next to Florentino Pérez
Florentino and Laporta on guard | Europa Press

The new Atlético de Madrid team is emerging as one of the most competitive in recent times. Simeone has managed to assemble a group of talented and experienced players, ready to challenge the LaLiga giants. The season promises to be exciting, with Atlético ready to fight for all the titles at stake.