La Liga Round 1: Speedy, Atletico Madrid hits the Spanish

(Pre-match prediction analysis, rational discussion, do not spray if you don’t like it)

The smoke of gunpowder in La Liga has resurfaced. At 03:30 on August 18, Alvarez will lead Atletico Madrid to challenge Espanyol away, and this game has attracted much attention from fans.

Atletico Madrid ushered in a major change in the lineup this season. Key players such as DePaul and Correa last season left the team one after another, and Gallagher also bid farewell to the team. The joining of young talents such as Almada, Rugeri, Baena, and Cardozo has injected new vitality into the team. With the formation of a new lineup, young players are expected to enhance the team's running ability, and the increase in midfield technical players will also enrich the team's tactical style, and the tactical formation is likely to be adjusted. Especially the new trident formed by Almada, Alvarez and Griezmann will be extremely lethal. This game will undoubtedly be a huge test for Espanyol's defensive ability.

Espanyol struggled to relegate last season. This season, the team fine-tuned the lineup, spent 6.2 million euros, and introduced Salinas, Olivan, Fernandez and Garcia successively to strengthen the defense line and strengthen the depth of the front line. The Spanish mainly plays 4-4-2 formations. Last season, the team averaged 1 goal per game, with a slightly insufficient scoring ability and lacked competitiveness; they lost 1.3 goals per game on the defensive end, which was a hidden concern. Although Espanyol spent money to attract support this season and strengthened both offense and defense, whether it can withstand Atletico Madrid's wild offensive in this game is still worth discussing.

In-depth analysis of this game: Last season, both sides had a draw in two rounds, but there was a certain gap in the overall strength of the two teams. This season, Atletico Madrid has made large-scale signings and its combat power has been significantly improved. In this battle, Atletico Madrid is very likely to turn against each other and hold high the banner of attack; Espanyol is likely to defend and counterattack. In this game, Alvarez joined hands with Griezmann and Aldama to complete the combo. Atletico Madrid's chance of defeating their opponents in this game is not low.