In the match against Real Sociedad, Simeone was in a rotation, and some players who participated in the national team match did not appear in the lineup.

But Gao Zheng is there.

Even though it was away, with Gao Zheng here, Atletico Madrid fans would have some confidence in their hearts.

Gao Zheng did not disappoint them. Just nine minutes into the game, he received a pass from Cork and shot the ball into Real Sociedad's goal with his left foot.

It was not until the 87th minute that Gao Zheng was substituted and Griezmann came on as a substitute.

Not long after Griezmann came on the court, he completely secured the victory for the team in the 91st minute. The goals of him and Gao Zheng helped Atletico Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 2-0 away.

In this round of the league, its main rival Real Madrid defeated Levante 3-0 and Barcelona defeated Vallecano 5-2.

But Villarreal lost 1:2 to Vigo Celta at home.

Their league rankings also fell from second place before to fourth place.

The league has only eight rounds, but Villarreal is already showing signs of falling behind.

Atletico Madrid ranked first now, naturally, Vigo Celta, who beat Villarreal, ranked second, Real Madrid ranked third with 17 points, and Barcelona ranked fifth.

However, everyone thinks that Vigo Celta will definitely not last long.

This is the daily routine of La Liga No matter how hard the small team works or performs well, even if they can really top the league standings, they cannot last. After all, the league is a marathon, and small teams that have not accumulated enough in the long schedule are easy to fall behind.

At the beginning of the league, everyone was very powerful, and some people could jump to the front with a surge of momentum and become the leader who showed off the limelight.

But what then? It is natural for the leader who is gradually losing strength to be surpassed by experienced giant teams.

So although Barcelona's ranking is not very high now, no one dares to underestimate this team, and no one will think that the fifth place is Barcelona's final ranking. Everyone thinks that as the schedule progresses, Barcelona will definitely return to the top of the league rankings. Because they are rich families, how can the rich families not fight back?

In the end, we will return to the situation where the two Western Super League champions compete for the championship... Oh no, it is the three Western Super League champions.

This season's league championship is probably still between Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

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After playing against Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid welcomed Astana at home.

This is the first time they face a team that has always been from Asia.

Before the game, Madrid media taught Atletico Madrid fans why a team located in the hinterland of Central Asia can participate in the UEFA Champions League.

Facing the weakest team in this group, Atletico Madrid naturally has to win with all its strength, otherwise Atletico Madrid may have risks that the group cannot occur.

This is not alarmist.

Think about how Naples missed the team qualifying with 12 points?

Every team aiming to knockout must take Naples as a warning in the 2013-2014 season and must not repeat the same mistakes.

Besides, if you want to defeat Astana, you may have this chance...

In the last round of group stage, Astana was at home and faced Galatasaray. It was thought that the Turkish powerhouse defeated Astana without any effort.

But unexpectedly, this team was tied 2:2 by Astana.

This team still has two tricks at home.

Moreover, Astana's home court is thousands of miles apart from Atletico Madrid. Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, where Galatasaray is located, is a little closer to Astana. In this way, it was a hard-working expedition, and he could only get one point back in the end.

How can Atletico Madrid ensure that they can win by flying twice as far as Galatasare?

Atletico Madrid won and tied with Benfica, and the goal difference between the two teams was the same.

If Atletico Madrid cannot defeat Astana at home, they will be at a disadvantage in the competition with Benfica.

In this game, Simeone did not relax because his opponent was the weakest team in the group. He sent the strongest lineup, and the main players who took the rest against Real Sociedad in the last round also returned to the middle.

The reappearance of the pair Gao Zheng and Griezmann demonstrated Simeone's determination to let Astana come in vertically and go out horizontally in this game!

Although this seems a bit too much for the enemy, you should know that this time, Astana has only 15 people coming to the away game. Except for eleven players who are going to play, there are only four people on the bench. Considering that one of them is a substitute goalkeeper, there are only three people left who may be replaced. It can be said that it has just been enough to use up the substitution.

Faced with such a team that can be said to be a "remnant formation", Atletico Madrid has set up its strongest lineup, which makes people feel that Atletico Madrid is a cannon to hit mosquitoes.

But no matter what Simeone doesn't care about, no matter how others think of him, it's better to get a three-pointer.

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After the game started, Atletico Madrid launched the fiercest offensive towards Astana's goal, and Astana could only shrink and defend to set up a bus in front of his goal.

At this time, no one thinks that Astana is a shameful act. If they are not strong enough, they should set up a bus.

I would feel that it would be embarrassing if Atletico Madrid could not even capture Astana's gate.

In the sixth minute, Griezmann's powerful shot was blocked by Astana's defender with his body, and Atletico Madrid won a corner kick. After Gabi took the corner kick, central defender Godin jumped high in front of the goal and headed the ball, but was taken by Astana goalkeeper Eric.

Two minutes later, Atletico Madrid's offense made a comeback. Gao Zheng's long shot from outside the penalty area hit a high.

In the fifteenth minute, Atletico Madrid won a corner kick again, this time Gabi took the corner kick again, and Godin headed the ball.

As the football was about to fly into the goal, it was saved by Astana goalkeeper Eric!

In the 19th minute, Gao Zheng made a straight pass. Saul got the ball in the penalty area and shot directly, but the football hit the side and went out of the bottom line.

Atletico Madrid's offensive was tide, and Astana was like a boat running around in a stormy sea by huge waves. Watching the Astana fans who were watching the game on TV in China were frightened, fearing that the boat would capsize in the next second.

The commentator of Kazakhstan TV station cheered the audience: "...The brave Astana players withstood Atletico Madrid's fierce offensive! Although Atletico Madrid's offensive is very strong, there is no way to get Astana's goal! Hold on! As long as you withstand the first half and don't lose the ball, the second half will definitely become more and more impatient as time goes by. Maybe we still have a chance to counterattack and score a goal!"

He described a very wonderful blueprint for Astana fans. In his description, Astana not only can be unbeaten, but can even win the first Champions League victory in the history of the club and Kazakhstan football.
Chapter completed!