Real Madrid, Barca and Atletico are La Liga's Trident
The last time La Liga crowned a team that was not Real Madrid
or Barcelona was almost a decade ago. In the season of 2003-04 it was Valencia C.F. that enjoyed the sweet taste of victory.
Something similar could happen in the 2013-14 season, as
there are three clear candidates that are not willing to give their opponents
an inch of advantage. Barcelona is in the top of the table by goal difference
but is tied in points with Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid has already lost to Atletico
and Barcelona in the first meetings, for that reason has a slight disadvantage
in points and is seating on third place.
The next games to come in La Liga are very important for the
three contenders. Dropping points at this stage means that the chances of winning
La Liga title would have to wait.
In January 11 the meeting between Barca and Atletico
promises to be an explosive game. Though Barca has proven to be efficient with
their style of play, Atletico is showing every weekend that they are a tough
team to beat. Diego Costa has scored 19 goals in 17 games; the Atletico man is
real threat to opponents.
Barca has a handful of stars that can change things around
really quickly. Also Lionel Messi
should be fit and ready to play, Neymar and Pedro have been putting their names
on the scoreboard.
Fascinating stuff to come for the rest of La Liga in 2014.
Real Madrid is not too far behind and they are a dangerous
team that wants to taste both La Liga and the Champions League trophies. The
team has Cristiano Ronaldo and company to do the job.
Definitely the fight for the titles is not between Real and Barca
this season. Atletico has become a team of warriors that deserves to lift
silverware this year as well.
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