“It is very important to qualify and we have to get one more win in three games to achieve it,“ said Atletico captain Koke. “If we work like this, we’ll get there.” theSun theSundaily Carrasco Atletico RealMadrid Sevilla
Atletico Madrid’s Belgian midfielder Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco shoots and scores a penalty kick during the Spanish League football between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on May 8, 2022. AFPPIX: Atletico Madrid won a La Liga derby against Real Madrid for the first time in six years on Sunday as a 1-0 victory left Diego Simeone's side on the cusp of securing Champions League qualification.
If Betis beat Valencia, Atletico can make sure of their spot themselves by winning away at Elche on Wednesday. Ending that run will certainly bring much satisfaction to Atletico's fans and players but the bigger relief will be Champions League qualification, which has been in doubt for the duration of what has been an inconsistent and disappointing campaign.
“We have rested some players, we have avoided problems, and we have given minutes to those who have had less,“ said Ancelotti. “It will be like this for the next few games.” Kroos shot wide and then Jovic's only contribution was to hit Jan Oblak when the ball spilled out to him after Rodrygo raced in behind.