Atlético de Madrid became the fourth club to contribute the most soccer players to the World Cup in Qatar, the one to field the most players in the final (four) and the most representative of the champions, Argentina. Numbers that show the importance that the rojiblanco team has gained in recent times. Next, we analyze the performance of 12 mattress players present at the great football event.
1
Yannick Carrasco
Belgium
One of the big disappointments of the World Cup was the Belgian team, which fell in the group stage against all odds. In it, Carrasco had no expected performance. He started as a starter in the win against Canada, but it wasn’t his best day. He returned to the eleven on the third and decisive day against Croatia. He did not finish either of the two games.
2
Axel Witsell
Belgium
The midfielder was fixed for Roberto Martínez, Belgian coach. Starting all three matches in the group stage, he finished all three (Canada, Morocco and Croatia). Overlooked at several stages of matches due to his physique, he was criticized in his country for the performance on offer.
3
gimenez
Uruguay
The Uruguayan team also failed. Giménez is not at the sporting level. He played in all three games as a starter (South Korea, Portugal and Ghana). He completed them all with Diego Alonso and with two Uruguay managed to leave the door at zero. However, the image that will remain is that given after the Africans were defeated and removed. His protests and insults went all over the world and he was exposed to a serious punishment that could affect Atlético.
4
Coke
Spain
The Atlético captain only participated in Spain’s first game, against Costa Rica, jumping onto the pitch in the second half. Despite the team’s problems to build the game in the following matches, Luis Enrique did not give him more minutes.
5
Morata
Spain
One of the best in the Spanish team in Qatar. He participated in all four games, only one as a starter. He scored against Costa Rica, Germany and Japan and also provided an assist against the Americans. Of the players who came out of Qatar was again appreciated.
6
Marcos Llorente
Spain
After missing any of the three group stage matches, he surprisingly started the round of 16 against Morocco. As a right back, ahead of an Azpilicueta who has been touched a bit and Carvajal. He complied, but it wasn’t enough for the National Team to win the quarterfinals.
7
joao felix
Portugal
The World Cup is a balm to a certain degree for a player who did not go through his best moment at Atlético and even asked to leave the club. Fernando Santos gave him stripes, and though a little intermittently, Joao responded. Not only did he not play against South Korea, Portugal already have a ticket for the round of 16, so he will be given a break. One goal and two assists.
8
Ivo Grbic
Croatia
The only one of the 12 Atlético de Madrid footballers who returned without minutes from Qatar. Livakovic, who was at a very good level, resigned him to the substitution but lived the experience as the most important and grateful to the rojiblanco team. Bronze medal.
9
Antoine Griezmann
France
His World Cup was outstanding, as the leader of the French team despite not scoring a single goal and all the spotlights fell on Mbappé. In the final, yes, Griezmann was not at the level of the rest of the tournament. Playing farther than usual and showing amazing defensive sacrifice, he finished with three assists. The Gauls moved to their rhythm.
10
Rodrigo de Paul
Argentina
The midfielder went from less to more in Qatar. After receiving criticism after the defeat against Saudi Arabia, Scaloni continued to bet on him and De Paul shone. Key in the midfield, in attack and defense, Motorcito is the player signed by Atlético de Madrid from Udinese and has seen several drops in the Metropolitan. Will it serve as a springboard?
Eleven
Nahuel Molina
Argentina
His impressive performance at the World Cup, where he even scored a goal, was his first with the albiceleste team. in the quarterfinals against the Netherlands. Before he provided an assist against Poland in the group stage. He played in all seven games, six as a starter.
12
Angel Correa
Argentina
He entered the list at the last minute due to an injury to a teammate, while he was on vacation in Argentina. He only participated in one game, less than ten minutes in the semifinal against Croatia, which solved everything, but Angelito is a world champion. An experience you will never forget in life.
Source: La Verdad
I am Shawn Partain, a journalist and content creator working for the Today Times Live. I specialize in sports journalism, writing articles that cover major sporting events and news stories. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for detail, I strive to be accurate and insightful in my work.
