Atletico Madrid are on target for the 2025/26 La Liga marketing campaign on the again of a 2-0 win away at Newcastle United.
Los Rojiblancos have been pressured to work inside a decent timeframe on the again of their disappointing FIFA Membership World Cup marketing campaign.
Diego Simeone’s facet bowed out within the group levels together with his squad then heading off on a belated summer time break earlier than preseason.
With time of the essence, Simeone and his teaching employees have been working additional time to get the gamers prepared, they usually have loved an extended break than some rivals.
Actual Madrid are solely again in coaching a matter of days after they made it by means of to the semi finals of the newly expanded event.
After bringing in a number of recent faces, Simeone’s group have struggled for fluidity, with defeat to Porto, and a draw towards Rayo Vallecano – adopted by a 2-0 win at Newcastle United.
Griezmann prepared for 2025/26 problem
Antoine Griezmann scored for the second sport working, alongside one from Julian Alvarez on Tyneside, and the France star believes the break has made an enormous distinction to his preparation.
“We’re working very properly. We didn’t have a lot time to get in form and it’s been very intense,” he mentioned.
“I really feel good. I wanted this relaxation, and with the folks taking care of me throughout preseason, I’ve been doing crucial work and I’m positive it’ll assist me this season
“They’ve regarded to ease me into it little by little. We all know it’s tough to play for Atletico Madrid. Now we have to assist the brand new gamers, they’ve obtained lots of affection from the followers, and that can assist them really feel extra snug.”
Their first sport of the brand new La Liga season comes towards Espanyol on August 17 earlier than a house tie towards newly promoted Elche on August 23 and the ultimate sport earlier than the September worldwide break is a visit to Alaves on August 30.