Atletico Madrid’s La Liga Title Odds: Dark Horses or Genuine Contenders?

Atletico Madrid are La Liga’s in-form team, breathing down the necks of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the title race. With the Blaugrana faltering and Los Blancos grappling with injuries, Diego Simeone’s side are emerging as credible challengers. Already a two-time La Liga winner, Simeone’s summer signings are starting to pay dividends.

New Recruits Starting to Shine

Atletico’s thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla last weekend showcased their championship credentials. Antoine Griezmann’s 94th-minute winner propelled Atleti to third in the table, just three points off the top with a game in hand.

The summer transfer window saw Simeone splash €185m on reinforcements. Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth bolstered the attack, while Conor Gallagher and Robin Le Normand added steel and composure. Despite this, Atleti stumbled out of the gates, winning just five of their first 11 La Liga games, averaging 1.45 goals per match.

Now, the pieces are clicking. Atletico have won their last five league matches, scoring an impressive 2.8 goals per game. Their resurgence extends to the Champions League, where they’ve also regained form. This hot streak has undoubtedly caught the attention of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

A Pivotal Run Before the Barcelona Showdown

Atletico have the chance to keep their momentum alive this weekend. Unbeaten at the Cívitas Metropolitano this season, they’ve won six of eight home league matches and remain dominant at the ground, losing just twice in their last 27 La Liga fixtures.

Their opponents, Getafe, have a woeful record against Atleti, failing to win in their last 25 meetings. Atletico have outscored Getafe two goals to 0.32 per game during this stretch, making them heavy favourites to extend their winning run.

A victory this weekend would set the stage for a crucial clash against Barcelona at Camp Nou on December 21st. If Atleti can stretch their league-winning streak to seven games, they could enter the winter break ahead of Barca, with their title odds shortening significantly.]

Final Word

Atletico Madrid’s resurgence has turned the La Liga title race into a three-horse contest. With Simeone’s side firing on all cylinders, now might be the perfect time to back them for glory.

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

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