For many, 2020 was a year to be forgotten. But Diego Simeone finished it very well in sporting terms. El Cholo enters 2021 in the best way. He completed nine years as Aleti’s coach, exceeded 300 victories and reached 500 games. In addition, your team is the only pointer of The League and is in eighths of Champions.
By date 16 of the Spanish tournament, the Getafe visited the Atletico Madrid with the aim of breaking a tremendous negative streak: He hasn’t beaten him for 16 games. But Simeone’s solid team was more, and he kept the three points.
Suárez was the author of the only goal of the match, Photo: REUTERS
Throughout the first half, the colchoneros dominated and were forceful on offense. The only cry of the meeting came at 20 ‘of the first half. It was from a frontal stop ball, which resulted in a center to the area, and that the Gunman Suarez he knew how to define with all his hierarchy. He headed from the penalty spot and sideways, but was able to corner it down. The Uruguayan has eight goals in 11 games played this season, and got into the top spot on the scorers table.
The rest of the match was less intense. With a more conservative Atlético and Getafe that did not find a way to unbalance and specify the plays it created. Simeone finished his 500th game happy: three points and to celebrate the end of the year.
The rojiblancos’ next match will be on January 3, 2021. Little rest for the leaders who visit Alavés next Sunday at 12.15.
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