On April 3, Beijing time, the 30th round of La Liga, Atletico Madrid hosted Alaves, and they won 4-1 against their opponents. After this campaign, Atletico have achieved six consecutive wins in La Liga, and the top four positions are very solid.
In this match, Atletico originally scored first, but was later chased by the opponent to make it 1-1. Fortunately, in the last 15 minutes, Atletico scored three goals in a row and scored three points at home 4-1. At present, they have one more game, temporarily surpassing Barca to reach the top three, and seven points ahead of fifth-place Betis. After the slump at the beginning of the season, Atletico have completely found themselves, and this season to get a Champions League ticket, basically no problem.
In the 11th minute, teammates sent a cross from the right, Felix grabbed the point in the penalty area and flicked his head into the net, giving Atletico a 1-0 lead. In the 62nd minute of the second half, Alaves seized on atletico's almost only defensive error and was returned by Escalante with a header that brought the two sides back together.
In the 76th minute, Alaves kicked down Cunha in defence, giving Atletico a penalty, which Suarez then took home and Atletico took the lead again. Felix and Suarez then scored another goal each to seal the win for Atletico.
Seeing the team successfully score 3 points, Simeone smiled very brightly on the court, and the haze of the beginning of the season was swept away. Now Atletico, in La Liga has fully entered the right track, the last 8 rounds, Atletico only Real Madrid and Sevilla 2 hard games, as long as they get 21 points, they will definitely be able to lock a top four position. Considering the strength of Betis, in fact, atletico's top four positions are basically worry-free.
However, Atletico's goal is not only to compete for the fourth place in La Liga, they will also play in the Champions League. Three days later, Atletico will be away to Manchester City, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. If away from home, Atletico can draw the powerful Manchester City, back at home they have a chance to upset.
Previously against Manchester United, Atletico Madrid have sent the Premier League giants out. At that time, Atletico were not favourites to advance, and as a result, they still eliminated Manchester United. Now that they have a stronger Manchester City, Atletico may not be without hope. The next away game is very critical, as long as this game does not lose on the road, Atletico's second leg will have the advantage of the home field, when they will attack with all their might, and may be able to reach the final four!