Atlético overcome away-day syndrome

Atlético Madrid have overcome their away-day struggles with four consecutive La Liga wins on the road, including victories at traditionally difficult venues like Anoeta and the Ciutat de València.

Atlético Madrid have turned around their poor away form this season. After starting with a win at Sevilla but suffering defeats at Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao, the team has now strung together four consecutive La Liga victories away from the Metropolitano, plus a Champions League draw at Stuttgart.

The away wins have come at grounds where Atlético typically struggle. They beat Real Sociedad 3-0 at Anoeta with a Grimaldo penalty, won 1-0 at Espanyol with a late Baena goal, and defeated Levante 2-0 at the Ciutat de València with goals from Grimaldo and Giuliano. They also won at Mendizorroza. Diego Simeone's side showed resilience in their Champions League draw in Germany despite being reduced to ten men when Hjulmand was sent off.

Atlético's next away fixture is not until 22 November at Getafe, with home matches against Bayern Munich and Barcelona coming first.