Atlético Madrid Assist Network: 2024-2025 Season Tactical Analysis
I’ve been studying Atlético Madrid’s match footage lately, and I’ve noticed that this season’s assist patterns are quite different from before. Although coach Simeone still maintains his defensive counter-attacking style, the offensive organization has become noticeably more flexible and varied. Today I’ve compiled an assist network chart to share my observations with you.
Griezmann’s performance this season has been truly impressive. He’s not only scoring goals himself but also leading the team in assists. The image below shows the positional distribution of Atlético’s main attacking players this season:
From the data, we can see that the attacking trident of Griezmann, Morata, and Correa are developing increasingly better chemistry. Particularly noteworthy is Griezmann’s 87% passing accuracy when dropping deep to receive the ball, which is considered excellent data among La Liga forwards.
Main Assist Route Analysis
| Assisting Player | Receiving Player | Assists | Success Rate |
|---|
| Griezmann | Morata | 8 | 76% |
| Koke | Griezmann | 6 | 82% |
| Molina | Correa | 5 | 71% |
| De Paul | Morata | 4 | 68% |
| Saúl | Griezmann | 3 | 79% |
From this table, we can see that the Griezmann-to-Morata connection is Atlético’s primary attacking route. The chemistry between these two players is undeniable, and we frequently see Griezmann delivering through balls from the half-space, with Morata successfully beating the offside trap to score.
Wing Assist System
The contribution of fullbacks to assists cannot be overlooked. Molina’s crossing quality from the right flank is very high, and his crosses from the byline often find teammates making runs into the box. On the left, Carrasco may not match Molina’s assist numbers, but his ability to cut inside creates significant space for central players.
It’s worth mentioning that people used to say Atlético’s attacking patterns were one-dimensional, but this season has seen significant improvement. Set pieces are also an important source of assists, with Koke and Griezmann’s corner kick combinations becoming a regular routine. Giménez and Savić’s aerial presence in the box creates considerable pressure for opponents.
Tactical Summary and Outlook
Overall, Atlético’s assist network has become more three-dimensional this season. They no longer rely solely on counterattacks to exploit space behind defenses; their positional play and penetrative passing have also improved significantly. Midfielders De Paul and Koke orchestrate the attacks, both fullbacks actively push forward to provide width, and the understanding between the forwards continues to mature.
In upcoming matches, if Lemar can regain his form, Atlético’s attacking options will become even more diverse. I’m looking forward to seeing the team maintain this positive attacking momentum in the Champions League and go even further. Do you think Atlético has a chance to challenge for the league title this season? Feel free to discuss in the comments.
