Atletico Madrid had to work far harder than they probably expected, but Diego Simeone's men still walked away with a 1-0 win over Getafe, their fifth league victory in a row and another reminder that this team simply refuses to go away quietly.
Softfootball understands that it wasn't stylish football, not even close, but in a weird way it felt exactly like the type of match Atletico have built their entire identity around, just like we saw against Levante and the UEFA Champions League 3-1 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise
From the opening whistle, Atletico tried to take control. They pushed forward with intent, created early pressure, and almost grabbed the lead when Jose Maria Gimenez met a cross with a strong header.