Atletico Madrid sit pretty in second spot in the LaLiga ranking for the number of attempts required to score after performing consistently in this department in the early weeks of the season. However, the Colchoneros are not handily placed in the standings for the total number of attempts or attempts on goal, but the statistics show that when they create a goalscoring opportunity, their quality shines through. Carries are a go-to strategy deployed by Diego Simeone’s men to give them the best chance of scoring. Indeed, Atleti claim a podium place for the number of carries that beat the opposition’s midfield line, while they feature amongst the top four for carries that overcome the opposition’s defensive line. In short, the Madrilenians boast quality aplenty to carry the ball into the opposition’s box.

Within this analysis, we shouldn’t forget Atletico’s trademark defensive transitions, where they are the fifth top-performing team in the league in terms of the press after losing possession, while the boys from the Metropolitano bag third place for the number of recoveries with a numerical advantage. These statistics just go to show how impressive the capital club are in both the possession and defensive phases of the game.