instead of thinking of them as a strong team I prefer to think of them as a team full of surprises for now.
Sometimes the performance is so good and sometimes vice versa. Atlético's performance was very unpredictable especially this season, they actually had a good start but disaster came when Suarez was injured and several other players followed. although the storm passed quickly but not with its productivity.
they find it difficult to score after some of their players recover from injuries that hinder their goals and make it difficult to win the game
I've always considered Atletico to be a strong team, at least Diego Simeone can always make Atletico in the top 4 and qualify for the Champions League.
Although I admit that Atletico have often failed to win the La Liga trophy, but the 2020/2021 season Atlético proved they were the team that could
finally end the domination of Real Madrid and Barcelona. So it's only natural that this season Diego Simeone failed to defend the La Liga trophy,
Simeone's position as Atletico's main coach is still safe. Even Simeone has been Atletico coach since 2012, that's a very long time for Simeone as
Atletico coach. Simeone is also the coach with the highest salary in Europe, meaning that Atletico's management is quite satisfied with Simeone.
I hope the Atlético management give Simeone enough transfer funds, so that Simeone could buy some new players. To be able to strengthen
the Atletico squad and be able to compete for the La Liga trophy again next season.
for the previous seasons maybe yes but for now they seem to be missing something in their game even if we see there is some conflict now there and there are some Simeone decisions which are opposed by some players and officials there.
Some time ago there was also some news that he would be replaced in the coach's side.
Even though this is still an issue but it still proves that he is almost done there