The Argentine tactician does not have to look up to Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola for impressive managerial statistics following his run of 19 games without a defeat.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon dressing room after Atletico Madrid had endured a disastrous spell under Gregorio Manzano. He arrived at the banks of the Manzanares at the end of 2011 with a mission to fix the mess of his predecessor
and has succeeded so far.
He has silenced the critics who raged against increasingly directive when Atletico Madrid played at their Vicente Calderon, allowing the fans to dream beyond their means. El Cholo’s arrival was backed by the fans, by the board, the staff and the press.
Up to 5,000 fans attended the first training session, with all eyes on the player who was returning as the promised manager, to make sure he was still the idol that he was during his playing days with Atletico.
The team was 13th in La Liga, far from the Champions League places the board had set its sights on and out of the Copa del Rey at the first hurdle. It was affirmed earlier that his signing was a populist decision to divert attention, while there
were those who expected worse from him.
There were criticisms against him but he is proving with time that he is not smoke, but a reality that will endure. Since his first on the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684, the Argentine coach has directed a total of 41 competitive matches between La Liga, UEFA Europa League and UEFA
Super Cup with an impressive record to boast off.
He has added 28 wins under his belt, while also leading Atletico Madrid out on the field in eight draws and five losses. Additionally, the once dormant Atletico Madrid offensive unit has combined together, scoring 77 goals and conceding 34 in the process.
Their impressive feats on the football pitch have led them to two continental titles, the UEFA Europa League and the European Super Cup.
The club have managed to join http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 at the top of La Liga points table, and have done it on merit. They are unbeaten in 19 competitive matches, while also registering their 15th successive victory in European fixtures.
After an impressive great start to the 2012/13 La Liga season for Atletico, the debate is whether they maintain their run for the duration of the league campaign, and finally break the duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Simeone has the character to take
his charges through the season, and with a touch of fortune land the title itself.
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