{"id":1405036,"date":"2025-10-20T15:46:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1405036"},"modified":"2025-10-20T15:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:47:57","slug":"arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-pre-match-analysis","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-pre-match-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid pre-match analysis: Why Giuliano Simeone could be the thorn in the Gunners&#8217; side"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Atletico Madrid had to bide their time on Saturday night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They huffed and puffed, and it wasn\u2019t until the 69th-minute that they broke the Osasuna resolve. A narrow 1-0 victory means Atleti have won four of their last five ahead of Tuesday\u2019s trip to Arsenal. After a slow start to the season, they look to have found their groove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-giuliano-simeone-s-rise-to-key-atleti-man\" data-level=\"3\">Giuliano Simeone&#8217;s rise to key Atleti man<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-simeone-s-work-ethic\" data-level=\"3\">Simeone&#8217;s work ethic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-arsenal-s-set-piece-prolificacy\" data-level=\"3\">Arsenal&#8217;s set-piece prolificacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Diego Simeone has overseen comprehensive home wins in recent weeks. Indeed, they beat rivals Real Madrid 5-2 at the Wanda. They followed that up with a 5-1 win over Eintracht in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/champions-league-tips\/\">Champions League<\/a>. The Spanish side were unfortunate in their last loss, a late 3-2 defeat at Liverpool last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The away form, though, hasn\u2019t been great. They\u2019re yet to win on their travels this season, losing two of five games. And a match at the Emirates doesn\u2019t bode well for Simeone\u2019s side. The Gunners sit three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal are among the favourites for the Champions League, too, having won their opening two league phase outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, the welcome of Atleti won\u2019t be a walk in the park for Arsenal. Yes, the away showings have been sub-par to say the least but Atletico have the personnel to hurt Mikel Arteta\u2019s side. Julian Alvarez has started the season strongly. Antoine Griezmann is an experienced head on the frontline. Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher and Clement Lenget all boast Premier League experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-giuliano-simeone-s-rise-to-key-atleti-man\">Giuliano Simeone&#8217;s rise to key Atleti man<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However as one Simeone watches from the touchline, another\u2019s dogged determination will be key to stopping Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giuliano Simeone made his La Liga debut back in 2022, but really honed his craft during respective loan spells with Zaragoza and Alaves. Last season the 22-year-old became a mainstay in the Atleti squad and has continued to rise to prominence. Giuliano isn\u2019t a nepo baby by any stretch, however. Rather, he\u2019s earned his spot in the Atletico setup.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? Here's how to claim the <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b> welcome offer:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Sign up to Dabble through this <a href=\"\/en\/go\/dabble?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">link<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Register your account with accurate personal details<\/li>\r\n<li>Place your first bet of \u00a310 or more<\/li>\r\n<li>Receive your \u00a310 in free bets when your qualifying bet has setted<\/li>\r\n<li>Use your Free Bet on any eligible sportsbook market within 7 days<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/go\/dabble?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1423518 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-300x250.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-320x267.png 320w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-240x200.png 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-72x60.png 72w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822-40x33.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/01\/12083841\/Screenshot-2026-01-12-083822.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>#AD 18+ 7-day free bet expiry. Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was Simeone\u2019s impact off the bench at the weekend that proved decisive in the 1-0 win over Osasuna. Having replaced the injured Nico Gonzalez shortly before the break, Simeone provided the decisive assist for Thiago Almada\u2019s winning goal. It\u2019s not the first time the youngster has come in clutch. Simeone registered his first assist of the season in the recent 3-2 over Rayo Vallecano. Again, he came on to provide for Alvarez\u2019s 88th-minute winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simeone-s-work-ethic\">Simeone&#8217;s work ethic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Los Colchoneros <\/em>have four additional points to their name owing to Simeone\u2019s contribution. What does stand out about the younger Simeone, though, is that he combines his attacking flair with high work-rate. He\u2019s just as able to drive a marker back and he is win possession for his side. To some extent, the winger is a chip off the old block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all well aware of Diego Simeone\u2019s playing days. Simeone as a manager delivers the same passion as Simeone as a player. And the off-ball work has filtered down to the Atletico winger. Atletico see more of the ball than a majority of La Liga counterparts yet the latter works tirelessly to regain possession where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1405070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/20153738\/GiulianoSimeoneHeatmap2526LL.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simeone does average a modest 2.2 tackles per 90 in Spain\u2019s top tier, and the same in Champions League, albeit from a smaller sample size. In the latter competition, he\u2019s also committing 2.2 fouls per 90. Just as his father would have done, Simeone is an expert at disrupting the rhythm of opponents. The intense work ethic matches Atletico\u2019s tactical philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arsenal-s-set-piece-prolificacy\">Arsenal&#8217;s set-piece prolificacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, Atletico need to err on the side of caution in the capital on Tuesday. Arsenal are absolute masters of a set-piece routine having already scored eight \u2013 no team has scored more \u2013 in the Premier League this season. Gift the Gunners a free-kick and they are likely to make you pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet it is Simeone\u2019s notable work off the ball that provides Atletico with a very real chance of claiming a result in north London. If the Spanish side disrupt the Gunners, then they\u2019ll struggle to create open play chances. Likely to come up against the forward-thinking Riccardo Calafiori at the Emirates, Simeone\u2019s defensive discipline will limit the Italian\u2019s impact in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And having completed a commendable 1.4 take ons per 90 in the 2025-26 La Liga campaign, Simeone certainly has it in his locker to take a player on. It\u2019s no wonder they have scored the third most counter-attacking goals (3) in Spain\u2019s top tier this term. The regimented approach implemented by Simeone allows for Atletico to soak up pressure before winning the ball and breaking forward at speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while the likes of Alvarez and Griezmann may be deemed Atletico\u2019s dangermen, it\u2019s the younger Simeone who Arsenal really need to be wary of.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atletico Madrid had to bide their time on Saturday night. They huffed and puffed, and it wasn\u2019t until the 69th-minute that they broke the Osasuna resolve. A narrow 1-0 victory means Atleti have won four of their last five ahead of Tuesday\u2019s trip to Arsenal. After a slow start to the season, they look to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1405076,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Atletico Madrid travel to Arsenal in strong form, but it's Giuliano Simeone's tireless work rate that could pose the biggest threat to the Gunners in this Champions League clash.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"class_list":["post-1405036","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid pre-match analysis: Why Giuliano Simeone could be the thorn in the Gunners&#039; side | Squawka | EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Atletico Madrid travel to Arsenal in strong form, but it&#039;s Giuliano Simeone&#039;s tireless work rate that could pose the biggest threat to the Gunners in this Champions League clash.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-pre-match-analysis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid pre-match analysis: Why Giuliano Simeone could be the thorn in the Gunners&#039; 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