Atleti Aim To Party Like Its 1999
29 November 2012
Atletico Madrid have not beaten their cross city rivals Real Madrid on their own turf since 1999, when Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink scored a brace for Claudio Ranieri’s team in shock 3-1 win.
But under Diego Simeone this season, Los Rojiblancos believe they can party like its 1999.
Atleti will travel to the Bernabeu this weekend ahead of champions Real on La Liga log, bristling with confidence and attacking intent.
And while he is confident Real can keep up their one-sided record against Atleti, skipper Iker Casillas admits they will have to be at their best to stop Simeone’s impressive side.
"I think bringing in Simeone has been a success for Atletico," Casillas said, looking forward to the most highly anticipated Madrid derby in ages.
"He has given them a new spirit and no one has gifted him anything.
"Falcao is a great player. He was a very successful signing and is a very complete, natural finisher."
With free-scoring Falcao and a far more solid defence than in seasons past, Atleti are sure to provide Real a stern test. And Casillas admits that the derby is a game Real can hardly afford to lose.
"It is a different match from previous seasons," Casillas said.
"They are coming to the Santiago Bernabeu with a very strong team and after a win in a very tough match against Sevilla, who beat us.
"We hoped that there would be less of distance between us, but hopefully at the end of the match that advantage will be cut to five points. Any aim other than winning is no good for us."
comments
Beat those overpaid FAKE MADRID and be the only side to end their title ambitions.
Submitted by: Samanyika
Date: 30 November 2012, Time: 10:17:34
Lol like its 1999 kwaaaaa u jus made ma day mr editor
Submitted by: Kchris
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 20:43:48
Falcao won't score against Madrid,hz gonna be in Pepe's back pocket,its gonna be a tough game thou!!!
Submitted by: Ibhova
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 19:36:04
This team duzntd deserve Mourinho's tactics nd brains,In two seasons NOT two years but two seasons,Mourinho hs delivered the kings cup nd La liga whch Manuel Pellegrini failed to do in 3years Nd U Madrid fans r ungreateful.Mourinho pls go to Chelsea mahn nd let the greatest team on da planet(Barcelona) dominate la liga 4 eternity.
Submitted by: Talent20
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 19:29:07
hope atletico wins and mou will run to psg
Submitted by: ticolby
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 19:10:37
Am not sure who to suport thou love madrid but athleti r so close to barca and I rili hate barca
Submitted by: X-terro
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 18:20:21
Hope atletico will win so tht mou will remain under pressure.
Submitted by: newton
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 17:00:40
Messi ronaldo and iniesta the official ballon d'or nominees.guardiola del basque and mourinho final nominees 4 coach of the year.wake up cowditor!
Submitted by: LXXXVII
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 15:52:19
Lol party? Where? In their Dreams... Lol I like the headline cow editor but u and the Haters will be Sad once again! Real Madrid will WIN whether u like it Or not!
Submitted by: Magana8330
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 15:22:07
I don't care who wins. Any win or draw wl be good for Barca!
Submitted by: wongama
Date: 29 November 2012, Time: 15:09:28