January 17, (THEWILL) – Atletico Madrid continue their remarkable run at the summit of La Liga, extending their winning sequence to eight matches and maintaining their position at the top of the Spanish football hierarchy.
The capital club currently have 44 points from 19 fixtures, establishing a narrow one-point advantage over their city rivals Real Madrid.
Diego Simeone, speaking to media representatives on Friday, emphasised his philosophy of approaching competitions on a match-by-match basis.
“More than anyone else we live match by match. We have to enjoy this situation, knowing our victories and based on what happens, work in accordance with what is needed,” the Argentinian manager stated.
The league leaders face a challenging fixture against Leganes on Saturday, with the promoted side demonstrating strong form in recent weeks.
Leganes remains undefeated across their previous three matches in all competitions, including an impressive progression to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals following their 3-2 victory over Almeria.
The 16th-placed team, under the guidance of Borja Jimenez, recorded a significant 1-0 triumph against Barcelona at their home ground last month, adding weight to Simeone’s cautious approach.
“Tomorrow we play against an opponent who is strong at home… it will be a tough match. I cannot imagine anything else,” Simeone explained.
The previous encounter between these teams in October resulted in a hard-fought 3-1 victory for Atletico Madrid, with two late goals determining the outcome.
This history adds additional context to Simeone’s careful assessment of the upcoming fixture.
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