Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid are reinventing their playing style and squad ahead of the first home LaLiga game against Elche after a 2-1 opening defeat at Espanyol. Atletico made ten signings including Alex Baena, Thiago Almada, Giacomo Raspadori and David Hancko to refresh attacking and defensive options. Atletico posted 60.1% possession and 551 passes in the Espanyol game, up from last season's LaLiga averages of 52.2% possession and 441 passes. The club has gone four seasons without a trophy since 2020-21 and aims to compete strongly. Elche returned to the top flight after finishing second in the Segunda and drew 1-1 at Real Betis.
I don't know if the word is change, but it is about reinventing oneself. "I've been here for 15 years, and I always try to reinvent myself. "I think that, beyond those who have an agenda and only appear in difficult moments, the reality is what it is and there's no need to explain it. The responsibility continues to grow. With the team's work, we are going to compete well.
I see them doing very well, just as I expected. We played a game with many good things and, obviously, also with things to improve. I expect an intense game from both teams. They play an offensive, quality game, and that will require us to give our best.
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