The emphatic four-goal victory was achieved without the services of star forward Julian Alvarez. The Argentine attacker was left entirely out of the matchday squad as he continues to recover from a frustrating muscle problem.
Simeone had previously confirmed Alvarez’s fitness struggles during his pre-match press conference, raising minor concerns about their attacking options. However, Atletico’s impressive squad depth proved more than capable of compensating for his notable absence.
The vital home win lifts Los Rojiblancos to 13 points from six matches, placing them comfortably in third in the Liga table. They now sit just two points behind fierce rivals Real Madrid and league leaders Barcelona.
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