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Atlético Madrid 2025/26 Season Preview: A Tactical Deep Dive

Atlético Madrid 2025/26 Season Preview: A Tactical Deep Dive

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How Atlético’s summer signings could reshape Simeone’s tactical approach.


The impact of losing key players and the challenge of replacing dribbling threat on the wings.


Expected tactical shifts between 4-4-2 and 3-5-2 in the new season, and what that means for the team’s structure in and out of possession.


The battle for starting spots in midfield and attack, with focus on Barrios’s role, Gallagher’s fit, and Sørloth’s potential as a consistent starter.


Defensive dynamics: Giménez’s injury concerns, David Hancko and Simeone’s experiment with Pubill as a centre-back.


Squad depth and rotation challenges across competitions, and whether Simeone can balance stability with evolution in style.


Predictions for Atlético’s 2025/26 campaign.

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