Solidarity, dedication and speed are the weapons of Atletico this season. The Colchoneros have shown in their success over Real in the Spanish Super Cup last week (1-1, 1-0). But these intrinsic qualities to the team of Diego Simeone is not always enough. Atletico, who still lost this summer Luis Felipe, Thibaut Courtois and Diego Costa (Chelsea), had neither the physical nor the talent to take more than a point on the side of Rayo Vallecano (0-0 ) on Monday. And coach of the Madrid club has not been able to change, who had settled in the press room at Vallecas because of a suspension dating back to last season (fifth yellow card given at the 38th day Liga at Camp Nou).
El Cholo will at least have to get used to no longer follow his team from the sidelines, who was suspended this Monday afternoon eight games for giving a slap on the back of the skull of the fourth official at the return of the Supercup. Mario Mandzukic could facilitate the game of his team in the first period, but the Croatian narrowly missed twice before Alvarez (25th and 27th). In the second act, it’s Rayo who gained the upper hand as the Colchoneros seemed to falter. But neither the French Kakuta, very active (68th) nor Manucho (71st and 78th), before Moya, only managed to bend the defending champion. However Atlético already has two points behind rivals Barcelona and Real. Merengue, also blunt, have provided most face Cordova (2-0).
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