An assist in ‘Scaloneta’ mode for De Paul in the triumph of Atlético de Madrid, who has recovered and is still in focus in Spain

The elimination of the Copa del Rey in the classic against Real Madrid had been another blow to Real Madrid’s season Atletico Madrid directed by Diego Simon. For this, this Sunday, the visit to Osasuna it had more emotional value than the possible three points. And the joy of the ‘Mattress’ has arrived in ‘Scaloneta’ mode: Rodrigo De Paul put one divine assistance for the 1-0 which allows him to continue in the top positions of La Liga in Spain.

Led by a great Antoine Griezmann and superb saves by Jan Oblak, those led by Simeone found a hole in the ‘rojillo’ block after 74 minutes, with a precise 40m long pass from De Paul to Saúl Ñiguez, who he defined with a powerful right hand on the near post – he hadn’t scored for two years – and sealed the victory.

De Paul’s presence recalled that of Maracana stadium when he left Ángel Di María face to facewho converted the winning goal and the title for the Argentina national team in the 2021 Copa América.

“The aspect of the assist is what I like the most. Saúl deserved it also for the way he worked and for his confidence. We are all important here”assured De Paul in statements on official TV.

It’s the second pass-goal from “Motorcito” in Diego Simeone’s team, who got back up after the tough defeat in the classic against Real Madrid (3-1) for the Copa del Rey last Thursday.

“We wanted to come and show our faces, to recover after an undeserved blow. The way to do it was to continue along the same lines and it’s a victory that puts us in a very good mood”indicated.

De Paul was replaced with three minutes remaining by the Belgian Axel Witsell Y Angelo Correa left the field 20′ in the second half for Alvaro Morata. Cordoba’s Nahuel Molina completed the entire game.

by your side, Ezequiel ‘Chimy’ Avila He started as a starter at Osasuna, but left the field 15 minutes into the plug-in.

The rojiblanca team has reached 34 points, four behind Real Sociedad (3rd), who this Sunday visit Real Madrid, second with 41 and forced to win if they don’t want to let leaders Barcelona, ​​​​who defeated Saturday for 1-0 in Girona and adds 47 units.

The dangerous fourth place for Atlético is Villarreal, 5th with 31 points before hosting Rayo (9th) on Monday, and Betis, 6th with the same points after beating Getafe (18th) on Saturday, but who has one game less.