The numbers that support the new (and attractive) style of Atlético

Some members of the Atlético squad have not yet forgotten that double martyrdom against

, in the 17/18 Champions League.

The goalless draw in Azerbaijan was surprising first, as it was unexpected, and it did so later in the second round, in the Metropolitan, not only because of the consequences, but also because of the impotence to cross the wire.

There are ways to live and there are also ways to tie.

That team, apart from crashing into the rival wall, crashed into yours.

Atlético's situation has nothing to do with what it was then.

On the contrary, right now it is at the other extreme.

In any other era, a draw against Lokomotiv, even in Moscow, would have unleashed a hint of a storm.

But, as it is written, there are ways to live and ways to tie.

And, furthermore, Tuesday's is no longer a mere coincidence.

Yes it was 1-1 after

, five on goal and two balls to the post.

After transmitting the same superiority, always with the ball as a standard, as days before in Pamplona.

The style, you know, you have it or you don't have it.

Although also, as in this case, it can emerge with work.

Right now, Atlético has plenty of style.

Specifically from a very different one from the one that is assumed to be on Simeone's slate.

There is no reason to wait, now they are the ones trying to take the helm.

They did not refuse to do it even in

, but Bayern live in another dimension and were crushed.

The numbers, that cotton that does not usually deceive, say that the rojiblancos have shot 40 times in their three Champions League games, the fifth team that does so the most.

And, also, that only four have finished inside and 14 between the three suits.

The aim ... Nobody has had more corners (26) and only Real Madrid have put so many centers: 78. The metamorphosis is evident.

Above all, since the break, when two goalless draws in LaLiga seemed to undress this attractive staging.

Joao, flashes and kilometers

One of the reasons was stated openly by Simeone on the eve of the match against Lokomotiv: «All this is generated from the presence of

and the need to supply it, because

and

have other characteristics that allow us to play at spaces .

Luis needs people closer and lives where he knows he can hurt.

That is why the team looks for the path of the goal, which is the most important thing.

The reality is that blunt.

At least right now.

If a year ago Atlético navigated between doubts and transitions, today they do so convinced that their way of walking is the right one.

Another thing is the aim, at least in the Champions League.

Because in LaLiga only Real Sociedad (18) surpasses its 13 goals, although, yes, with two more games.

But nobody appreciates that new style more than

.

The best to supply Suárez with balls.

On Tuesday, without marking, he floated on the grass again and showed his trigger again: up to six times he has shot in this Champions League.

One of the most.

His five goals also boost him.

When there is joy, it is easier to think.

Although without forgetting the basic principles.

Only Herrera and Trippier have run more than him (31.2 km).

That is why Simeone has not yet taken him off the field in Europe.

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