Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone expressed his confidence that his team will gain momentum from their last-minute 2-1 win against Paris St Germain in the Champions League. After a tough October with only one victory in five matches, including consecutive Champions League losses, Atletico has managed to win their last three games. Simeone's hopes to continue this winning streak as they face Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday.
Atlético de Madrid on the Rise After Dramatic Champions League Win
Atlético de Madrid has found a renewed sense of momentum after their thrilling 2-1 victory over Paris St. Germain in the Champions League. After a challenging October that saw them win only one of five matches, including back-to-back defeats in Europe, Diego Simeone's side has bounced back with three consecutive victories.
Simeone's Confidence Soaring
Atlético's manager, Diego Simeone, expressed his optimism about the team's prospects after the PSG triumph. "We believe in what we are doing," he said. "This victory gives us a lot of confidence. We know we have a good team, and we are capable of great things."
Mallorca Challenge Awaits
Atlético will look to extend their winning streak when they face Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday. Mallorca, currently 12th in the standings, will pose a stern test, but Simeone is confident in his team's ability to prevail.
Top 5 FAQs
Atlético faced a challenging schedule in October, including matches against Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayer Leverkusen. They also struggled with injuries to key players.
The PSG victory was a major boost for Atlético's confidence and belief in their abilities. It also put them in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.
Atlético's squad boasts several talented players, including Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Llorente, João Félix, and Jan Oblak.
Atlético is aiming to challenge for the La Liga title and make a deep run in the Champions League.
Atlético has a strong record against Mallorca, winning 19 of their 33 meetings in all competitions. Mallorca's last victory over Atlético came in 2010.
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