Atletico Madrid's season hinges on their performance in the UEFA Champions League after losing the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad and being out of the La Liga title race. They now face Arsenal in the UCL, raising questions about their chances of success.
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Atletico Madrid’s season has turned from one filled with possible successes to one that relies on one goal that many consider them not up to the task for.
After eliminating Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, a double was on the cards for Atletico, as they had a Copa del Rey final date with Real Sociedad, who were coming in as big underdogs.
After a tight and tense match, Real Sociedad were able to upset the favorites in penalties and win the trophy. To make matters worse for Atletico, they are completely out of the La Liga title race and will now have to face off against English juggernaut Arsenal in the UCL.
It seems like Atletico Madrid’s approach to discarding their La Liga matches in order to win trophies will backfire tremendously if they can’t get past Arsenal and reach the Champions League final.
Atletico Madrid lost to Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final after a penalty shootout.
Atletico Madrid is relying on the UEFA Champions League because they are out of the La Liga title race and lost the Copa del Rey.
Atletico Madrid will face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.
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