Diego Simeone worried about the defense of Atletico Madrid in the loss of Almeria

Atletico Madrid need to improve to meet their goal of qualifying in the Champions League for 2024/25.

Los Rojiblancos limped to a 2-2 draw in La Liga against Almeria, losing ground to their rivals in the race for a top four finish this season.

Ahead of the campaign, Atletico Madrid have two potential routes into the Champions League next season, either way The leagueor as defending champions.

By Diego Simeone Latu are among the dark horse candidates to lift the trophy in 2024 while fighting in La Liga.

Despite the complex front, Simeone is confident that his team can reach their goal, but the Argentine coach is worried about his defensive form.

“To improve the defense you need to win duels. They have everything I ask of them, they have shown it, I will take it from them”, according to the reports of Brand.

Despite their frustration at a draw with Almeria, Simone's side face a crucial series of games in the coming days ahead of a Copa del Rey second leg semi-final Majorca in midweek.

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