Atletico facing the abyss... again

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[iThe headlines on Sunday were as merciless as the Catalan club had been on the pitch the night before.

"The champions abused Atletico," commented ABC cruelly. "Barca played, Atletico were the toys," added another newspaper."[/i

It's a reasonable article, apart from a comparison with Newcastle (please), I'd also say the transfer of Juanito was slightly eclipsed by that of Sergio Asenjo - and his clear personal problem with the club because of what happened with Jesus Gil.

Having said that Gil was a , and the sooner his family are out of there the better, a couple of serious injuries, Forlan and/or Aguero wanting out in January and relegation wouldn't be that unthinkable IMO, given how tight the bottom of La Liga tends to be.

The bloke's a bit hit or miss to be honest. As an Atletico fan you could read that article and feel really depressed or come out supporting them even more. Personally can't see them going down as I reckon Xerez and Osasuna will go down along with one from Tenerife, Almeria, Zaragoza and Sporting.
Agree with you about the Newcastle comparison.

It's definitely highly unlikely, but not impossible.

I think a more established manager could have a positive effect on the team, but the main problems at Atletico are still in the boardroom.

I know that. You know that. Half of Madrid knows that. Problem is a certain E. Cerezo doesn't seem to have the faintest.

EDIT - Spoiler, highlight below to see (see PM Catalancs).

Dear me Barça are good!

16 year old wonderkid Iker Muniaín looks likely to be in the starting 11 for Athletic again tomorrow. Looks like he could be something special.