Soccer-Atletico growing from defensive to offensive, says Simeone


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Benfica v Atletico Madrid - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - October 2, 2024 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone applauded his team's defensive work but said further improvements were needed after they dropped points at Real Sociedad in LaLiga on Sunday.

Atletico, whose defence is still league's most consistent with five goals conceded, let their first-minute lead slip as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Sociedad after midfielder Luka Sucic cancelled out visitors' opener by striker Julian Alvarez.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Arsenal's Arteta pays tribute to sacked Spurs boss Frank
Soccer-UEFA and Real Madrid reach deal to end Super League legal battle
Soccer-Frank's dream move ends in nightmare as Spurs pull plug
Soccer-Tottenham Hotspur sack manager Frank with relegation dogfight looming
Soccer-Spain striker Aghehowa in race to be fit for World Cup after knee injury
Soccer-Marseille part ways with coach De Zerbi
Soccer-Former Australia midfielder Blayney plots Japan's path to Asian Cup trophy
Soccer-Tottenham gloom deepens, Man Utd salvage point at West Ham
Soccer-West Ham stalemate a hair-raising result for Manchester United fan
Soccer-Pressure off Newcastle boss but heaped on Spurs’ Thomas Frank

Others Also Read