In recent matches, Atlético Madrid has faced some tough opponents on the road. Despite their impressive home form, they have struggled to win away from their beloved Vicente Calderón Stadium.
On Saturday, Atlético Madrid suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Barcelona. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Barcelona who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to a late goal from Lionel Messi.
Despite the loss, Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was disappointed with his side's performance. "We created too many opportunities but we didn't take them," he said after the match. "We were not clinical enough and that cost us the game."
The draw against Barcelona was followed by another disappointing result in La Liga last weekend, as Atlético Madrid fell to Real Madrid. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, they were unable to find the back of the net, leaving them just two points behind their arch-rivals.
It seems that Atlético Madrid is struggling to find consistency on the road this season. In their previous five away matches, they have only managed one victory. This highlights a weakness in their performance away from home.
However, there are also positives to be taken from Atlético Madrid's performances on the road. They have shown resilience when facing strong opposition, and have created plenty of chances despite being outplayed on occasion.
Simeone will undoubtedly be looking to improve his team's away record in the coming weeks. With a difficult run of fixtures ahead, it will be crucial for Atlético Madrid to turn things around if they want to remain in contention for the title.